W. T. MILLER, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
| Employer | W. T. MILLER, LLC | Report ID | 20201110722 |
| Address | 1334 Blanchard Blvd | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.44000, -84.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting roofing material with a demolition saw. As he moved from one cutting location to another, the saw cut his left forearm.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2020, a worker at W. T. MILLER, LLC in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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