Frisbees Inc.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Cuts, lacerations - SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Frisbees Inc. in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota
Employer Frisbees Inc.
Address 7412 Kenton Drive
City, State ZIP SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota 57108
Report ID 2020021674
Event Date February 20, 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) 238220
GPS Coordinates 43.47000, -96.75000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was using a hole saw to cut a hole in a plywood sheathing to install a toilet flange when the saw became caught and kicked back, striking the employee's leg above the knee. The employee sustained a severe laceration to the lower right thigh.

Incident Summary

On February 20, 2020, a worker at Frisbees Inc. in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota 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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