Gallegos Paving LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LAREDO, TEXAS
| Employer | Gallegos Paving LLC | Report ID | 2019032872 |
| Address | 102 Pinnacle Road | City, State ZIP | LAREDO, TEXAS 78045 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1386548 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.65000, -99.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a 6-inch fire hydrant pipe with a handheld circular saw. The saw blade came up and struck the employee in the chin and chest, causing lacerations.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2019, a worker at Gallegos Paving LLC in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the head and trunk. 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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