A-CORE OF BOISE, INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — NAMPA, IDAHO
| Employer | A-CORE OF BOISE, INC. | Report ID | 20191010602 |
| Address | WB I-84 Project | City, State ZIP | NAMPA, IDAHO 83652 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Saw blades-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Saws-powered, except chainsaws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1438794 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.70000, -116.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A sawblade came off a concrete saw and struck an employee who was working nearby, breaking and lacerating the employee's leg.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2019, a worker at A-CORE OF BOISE, INC. in NAMPA, IDAHO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with saw blades-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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