Southern Development & Construction, Inc
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA
| Employer | Southern Development & Construction, Inc | Report ID | 2022021451 |
| Address | Waterleigh Job Site: 545 Avalon Road & Flamingo Crossing Road | City, State ZIP | WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA 34787 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.34000, -118.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a length of PVC pipe with a gas-powered saw. The saw blade failed causing the saw to kick back and hit the operator in the chest. The employee sustained a 2-by-6 inch long cut to his chest requiring hospitalization to repair tendons.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2022, a worker at Southern Development & Construction, Inc in WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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