Becco Contractors, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — TULSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Becco Contractors, Inc. | Report ID | 20191011327 |
| Address | 36th St. North of Mingo | City, State ZIP | TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74116 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, 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 # | 1441919 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.20000, -95.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting pipe with a construction saw when the saw kicked back and lacerated the employee's throat.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2019, a worker at Becco Contractors, Inc. in TULSA, OKLAHOMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, 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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