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Wolf's Landscaping Plus

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Wolf's Landscaping Plus in MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
Employer Wolf's Landscaping Plus Report ID 20191010782
Address Maylan Park City, State ZIP MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26501
Event Date October 15, 2019 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Forehead
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Cans
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.63000, -79.96000

Incident Narrative

On October 15, 2019, an employee was painting lines on pavement when the paint can fell and exploded. The employee's face was struck and lacerated by the can.

Incident Summary

On October 15, 2019, a worker at Wolf's Landscaping Plus in MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forehead. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cans identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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