R. Nichols Civil Contractors
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
| Employer | R. Nichols Civil Contractors | Report ID | 20181111264 |
| Address | 221 South Campus Drive | City, State ZIP | LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80226 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.71000, -105.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was demolishing an abandoned pipeline in a trench, about 5 feet deep, using a demolition saw. He lost balance and the saw cut into his left forearm above the wrist, possibly cutting or nicking tendons. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2018, a worker at R. Nichols Civil Contractors in LAKEWOOD, COLORADO suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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