Cypress Gulf Development, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Cypress Gulf Development, Inc. | Report ID | 2019021781 |
| Address | 275 and Dale Mabry Project | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33609 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237210 | Inspection # | 1382415 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.94000, -82.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a ductile pipe with a gas-powered chop saw. The saw kicked back and its blade lacerated the employee's chest. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2019, a worker at Cypress Gulf Development, Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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