HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Report ID | 2019077228 |
| Address | Osceola Parkway - World Drive | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | July 17, 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.35000, -81.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting an 8-inch PVC pipe with a saw. When the saw cut through the pipe, both ends of the pipe came together and pinched the saw's blade. The saw kicked back and lacerated the employee's chest. The employee had surgery to clean the wound.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2019, a worker at HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 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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