Allstates Refractory Contractors
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CHARLEROI, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Allstates Refractory Contractors | Report ID | 20190910164 |
| Address | Corelle Brands, 100 8th Street | City, State ZIP | CHARLEROI, PENNSYLVANIA 15022 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332410 | Inspection # | 1434587 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.13000, -79.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting wood with a jig saw when the blade hit a nail. The saw jumped and the blade contacted an artery in the employee's wrist requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2019, a worker at Allstates Refractory Contractors in CHARLEROI, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). 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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