Fye Excavating, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LITTLE YORK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Fye Excavating, Inc. | Report ID | 2021087079 |
| Address | 2013 Township Rd. 2350 N, Fall Creek Tri Oak Project | City, State ZIP | LITTLE YORK, ILLINOIS 61453 |
| Event Date | August 19, 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) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.99000, -90.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 19, 2021, an employee was cutting an piece of plastic pipe with a cutoff saw. The saw kicked back and lacerated the employee's chest. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2021, a worker at Fye Excavating, Inc. in LITTLE YORK, ILLINOIS 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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