Nixcavating, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LONGMONT, COLORADO
| Employer | Nixcavating, Inc. | Report ID | 2019054541 |
| Address | 17th Ave and Gay Street | City, State ZIP | LONGMONT, COLORADO 80501 |
| Event Date | May 3, 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 |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.18000, -105.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting an 18" pipe with a demo saw when the pipe kicked back. The employee was hospitalized with a cut on the chest that required stitches.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2019, a worker at Nixcavating, Inc. in LONGMONT, COLORADO 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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