Simplex Homes Inc

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Simplex Homes Inc in 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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