MGC Contractors, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
| Employer | MGC Contractors, Inc. | Report ID | 2019010431 |
| Address | 1546 Gruene Road | City, State ZIP | NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS 78130 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2019 | 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 # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.73000, -98.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a powered handheld saw to cut 2 x 4's, when his right leg was lacerated above the knee. The employee required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2019, a worker at MGC Contractors, Inc. in NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS 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
OSHA has recorded 2,124 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.
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