MARTAM CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | MARTAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Report ID | 2019066510 |
| Address | 115 W Campbell Street | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60005 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, neck, and trunk |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1411968 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.08000, -87.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting lumber with a cut-off saw when it kicked back and lacerated the employee from the cheek to the chest.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2019, a worker at MARTAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, neck, 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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