Access Demolition Contracting, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Access Demolition Contracting, Inc. | Report ID | 20211110271 |
| Address | 1318 9th Street | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20001 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1567072 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.90000, -77.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an angle grinder to cut metal. The grinder kicked back and cut his neck.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2021, a worker at Access Demolition Contracting, Inc. in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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