Lyons and Hohl, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Lyons and Hohl, Inc. | Report ID | 2021075787 |
| Address | 523 Seeger Lane | City, State ZIP | WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA 19380 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1543246 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -75.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a 15-inch concrete pipe with a 20-inch radial hand saw. The saw kicked back and deeply lacerated the employee's chest. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2021, a worker at Lyons and Hohl, Inc. in WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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