Gleeson Constructors & Engineers LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Gleeson Constructors & Engineers LLC | Report ID | 20201110492 |
| Address | 1925 Lonestar Drive | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75212 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.77000, -96.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a stair trimmer with a hand-held grinder. The grinder kicked back and lacerated the back of his hand.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2020, a worker at Gleeson Constructors & Engineers LLC in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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