BluStone Homes Showroom
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WINNEBAGO, NEBRASKA
| Employer | BluStone Homes Showroom | Report ID | 2022010914 |
| Address | 361 Elk St. | City, State ZIP | WINNEBAGO, NEBRASKA 68071 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.24000, -96.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from a lift basket installing valley backing for roof trusses. He was cutting a piece of valley backing with a circular saw when the saw blade cut his left wrist, damaging his nerves and tendons.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2022, a worker at BluStone Homes Showroom in WINNEBAGO, NEBRASKA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). 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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