Simplex Homes Inc
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Simplex Homes Inc | Report ID | 2019010854 |
| Address | 1 Simplex Drive | City, State ZIP | SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18504 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321992 | Inspection # | 1374250 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -75.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder using a handheld drill with a 5-inch hole saw tool. The drill kicked back and ejected the hole saw. The circular saw blade hit him in the face, lacerating his face from his eye to his jaw. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2019, a worker at Simplex Homes Inc in SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple face locations. 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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