Wharton-Smith, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HOUMA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Wharton-Smith, Inc. | Report ID | 20201110795 |
| Address | 288 Legune Ct | City, State ZIP | HOUMA, LOUISIANA 70361 |
| Event Date | November 13, 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) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.38000, -90.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a concrete saw when it kicked back, lacerating the employee's upper left arm.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2020, a worker at Wharton-Smith, Inc. in HOUMA, LOUISIANA 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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