Taylor Construction Services, LLC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SEMMES, ALABAMA
| Employer | Taylor Construction Services, LLC. | Report ID | 2020054488 |
| Address | 11302 Howell Ferry Rd | City, State ZIP | SEMMES, ALABAMA 36575 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, 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) | 324121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.75000, -88.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting concrete with a chop saw when the saw kicked back, caught his shirt, and pulled him into the saw. The blade severely lacerated his neck, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2020, a worker at Taylor Construction Services, LLC. in SEMMES, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, 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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