Meja Construction, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ROME, GEORGIA
| Employer | Meja Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2020032752 |
| Address | 2 Three Mile Rd | City, State ZIP | ROME, GEORGIA 30165 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Abdomen, 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) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.29000, -85.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of metal with a saw. The saw kicked back and lacerated the employee's upper stomach.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2020, a worker at Meja Construction, Inc. in ROME, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, 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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