Lyons and Hohl, Inc.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Lyons and Hohl, Inc. in 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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