SEPTAGON CONSTRUCTION
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SEDALIA, MISSOURI
| Employer | SEPTAGON CONSTRUCTION | Report ID | 2019021475 |
| Address | 113 E 3rd Street | City, State ZIP | SEDALIA, MISSOURI 65301 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.70000, -93.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a section of roof when the chain saw kicked back and cut the employee's right leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2019, a worker at SEPTAGON CONSTRUCTION in SEDALIA, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with chainsaws-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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