Lehigh Valley Site Contractors
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Lehigh Valley Site Contractors | Report ID | 2019066356 |
| Address | Rt 78 MM 42.5 | City, State ZIP | KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19530 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -75.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a 24-inch concrete pipe with a cut-off saw when the saw kicked back and struck his head, causing a concussion and jaw fracture.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2019, a worker at Lehigh Valley Site Contractors in KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple head locations. 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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