Kay Builders Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Cuts, lacerations — EMMAUS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Kay Builders Inc | Report ID | 20201111100 |
| Address | Jasper Ridge Development, Stole Road | City, State ZIP | EMMAUS, PENNSYLVANIA 18049 |
| Event Date | November 24, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.50000, -75.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of trim when it kicked back. The miter saw pulled in the employee's left hand and cut the index and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On November 24, 2020, a worker at Kay Builders Inc in EMMAUS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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