Grayson Carter & Son Contracting Inc
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Fractures — ATHENS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Grayson Carter & Son Contracting Inc | Report ID | 2022031937 |
| Address | 22625 Pepper Road, Founders Pointe Jobsite | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, ALABAMA 35613 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1583288 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.78000, -86.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a demolition saw to cut a 15-inch-thick concrete pipe. The saw kicked back and struck the employee in the face. The employee suffered a cut lip, a broken mandible and broken front teeth (3).
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2022, a worker at Grayson Carter & Son Contracting Inc in ATHENS, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. 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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