PKG Contracting Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | PKG Contracting Inc. | Report ID | 2020010625 |
| Address | 810 12th Avenue North | City, State ZIP | WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58078 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.89000, -96.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting concrete with a saw when the saw kicked back and lacerated his right forearm.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2020, a worker at PKG Contracting Inc. in WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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