CLARK HUNT CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Cuts, lacerations - LARGO, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at CLARK HUNT CONSTRUCTION, INC. in LARGO, Florida
Employer CLARK HUNT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Address 11775 Starkey Rd
City, State ZIP LARGO, Florida 33773
Report ID 2020088006
Event Date August 24, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source of Injury Saws-powered, except chainsaws
Industry (NAICS) 237310
GPS Coordinates 27.89315, -82.76232

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Incident Narrative

An employee was using a cutoff saw when it kicked back and lacerated the employee's upper left arm. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On August 24, 2020, a worker at CLARK HUNT CONSTRUCTION, INC. in LARGO, Florida suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(s). 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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