Wiers Farm Incorporated
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WILLARD, OHIO
| Employer | Wiers Farm Incorporated | Report ID | 2020021343 |
| Address | 4465 State Route 103 South | City, State ZIP | WILLARD, OHIO 44890 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2020 | 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 | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 111219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.01000, -82.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 11, 2020, an employee was using a handheld circular saw to cut a plastic barrel when the saw slipped and struck the employee's left leg above the knee, causing a laceration that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2020, a worker at Wiers Farm Incorporated in WILLARD, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(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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