One Call Landscaping
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | One Call Landscaping | Report ID | 2022042961 |
| Address | 7 Weetamoo Way | City, State ZIP | WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01886 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | 1587536 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.62000, -71.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee cut his ankle with an angle grinder that was equipped with a saw blade.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2022, a worker at One Call Landscaping in WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the ankle(s). 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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