K-FIVE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ELWOOD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | K-FIVE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | Report ID | 2021109002 |
| Address | 2131 Logistic Court | City, State ZIP | ELWOOD, ILLINOIS 60421 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -88.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a vertical board with a portable cut-off saw when something got caught in the saw and pulled the saw away from the employee. The blade struck the employee's left shin, resulting in a laceration.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2021, a worker at K-FIVE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION in ELWOOD, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). 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
OSHA has recorded 2,124 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.
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