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GeoStabilization International

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GeoStabilization International in WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA
Employer GeoStabilization International Report ID 20181212656
Address CR 18 Milepost 1.10, Miller Hill rd City, State ZIP WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
Event Date December 10, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Saws-powered, except chainsaws
Industry (NAICS) 237990 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.00000, -80.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee's finger was lacerated by a circular saw while cutting plywood.

Incident Summary

On December 10, 2018, a worker at GeoStabilization International in WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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