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Georgetown University

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Georgetown University in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Employer Georgetown University Report ID 2021109012
Address 3700 O Street, NW City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20057
Event Date October 19, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker Source of Injury Saws-power not determined
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.90000, -77.07000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trimming a tree with a pole saw. The saw fell and lacerated the employee's right thigh.

Incident Summary

On October 19, 2021, a worker at Georgetown University in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with saws-power not determined identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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