Universal Forming, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NOKOMIS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Universal Forming, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010405 |
| Address | 2600 Laurel Rd. | City, State ZIP | NOKOMIS, FLORIDA 34275 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cutting handtools-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1438135 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.13000, -82.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of plywood with a power saw. The saw kicked back and lacerated his right leg above the knee, causing an 8-inch-long and 3-inch-deep cut.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2019, a worker at Universal Forming, Inc. in NOKOMIS, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with cutting handtools-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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