Torres Brothers Carpentry Services LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SAINT LUCIE WEST, FLORIDA
| Employer | Torres Brothers Carpentry Services LLC | Report ID | 20181010603 |
| Address | 11275 SW Viscotti Way | City, State ZIP | SAINT LUCIE WEST, FLORIDA 34953 |
| Event Date | October 15, 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) | 238190 | Inspection # | 1355044 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.30000, -80.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting plywood with a handheld circular saw when it kicked back and lacerated his upper left thigh.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2018, a worker at Torres Brothers Carpentry Services LLC in SAINT LUCIE WEST, FLORIDA 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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