United Infrastructure Group, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LYONS, GEORGIA
| Employer | United Infrastructure Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2021109022 |
| Address | 9511 US-1 | City, State ZIP | LYONS, GEORGIA 30436 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| 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 | 31.96000, -82.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut plywood when the saw kicked back and landed on the employee's left hand causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2021, a worker at United Infrastructure Group, Inc. in LYONS, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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