Access Demolition Contracting, Inc.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Cuts, lacerations - WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Access Demolition Contracting, Inc. in WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia
Employer Access Demolition Contracting, Inc.
Address 1318 9th Street
City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia 20001
Report ID 20211110271
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

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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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