Pepper Construction Co.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Pepper Construction Co. | Report ID | 2018088871 |
| Address | 737 S. Wabash | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60605 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1353458 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -87.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular handheld saw to cut a wood midrail from a guardrail system. While cutting at a downward angle, the employee lost control of the saw, which then lacerated the employee's right thigh.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2018, a worker at Pepper Construction Co. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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