Vallencourt, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Vallencourt, Inc. | Report ID | 2021088468 |
| Address | 11660 Central Parkway | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32214 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.28000, -81.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 30, 2021, an employee was using a cut-off machine to cut a PVC pipe when his T-shirt got caught between the guard and the blade, pulling the saw back into his right shoulder. The employee suffered a laceration to his right shoulder and lower arm pit area, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2021, a worker at Vallencourt, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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