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American Iron and Crane

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at American Iron and Crane in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
Employer American Iron and Crane Report ID 2020065849
Address Cornell University, 146 Jessup Road City, State ZIP SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12303
Event Date June 23, 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) 238120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.79000, -73.91000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting concrete decking with a demo saw when the demo saw kicked back and cut his neck.

Incident Summary

On June 23, 2020, a worker at American Iron and Crane in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 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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