ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Corporation | Report ID | 20211211140 |
| Address | 140 Broadway, 7th Floor | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10005 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.70000, -74.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder, cutting black iron with a bandsaw. The saw jumped and cut his left index finger (between the hand and the middle knuckle) to the bone. He was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2021, a worker at ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Corporation in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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