Luis Alfonso Martinez
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — FLORESVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Luis Alfonso Martinez | Report ID | 2020076418 |
| Address | 224 Middle Green Loop | City, State ZIP | FLORESVILLE, TEXAS 78114 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.16000, -98.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a ladder, using a circular saw to cut siding for a residential construction project. The saw kicked back and struck the employee in the left shoulder, cutting it. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2020, a worker at Luis Alfonso Martinez in FLORESVILLE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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