Speciality Construction Systems Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
| Employer | Speciality Construction Systems Inc. | Report ID | 2019022154 |
| Address | 100 Pearl Street | City, State ZIP | MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK 10550 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.90000, -73.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a steel tube using a band saw and lacerated the top of their left hand requiring stitches. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2019, a worker at Speciality Construction Systems Inc. in MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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