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Cannon Boiler Works Inc.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NEW KENSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cannon Boiler Works Inc. in NEW KENSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Cannon Boiler Works Inc. Report ID 2020032141
Address 510 Constitution Avenue City, State ZIP NEW KENSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15068
Event Date March 5, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Hand grinders-powered
Industry (NAICS) 332312 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.56000, -79.76000

Incident Narrative

On March 5, 2020, an employee was using a handheld grinder to grind on metal. The grinding wheel severely lacerated the employee's leg.

Incident Summary

On March 5, 2020, a worker at Cannon Boiler Works Inc. in NEW KENSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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