Allocco Recycling, Ltd.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Allocco Recycling, Ltd. | Report ID | 20181011168 |
| Address | 540 Kingsland Ave | City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11222 |
| Event Date | October 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1357288 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73000, -73.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting parts with a circular saw. It kicked back and the blade entered his left bicep.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2018, a worker at Allocco Recycling, Ltd. in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(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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