DEWITT CUSTOM CONCRETE, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — GROVELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | DEWITT CUSTOM CONCRETE, INC. | Report ID | 2022043720 |
| Address | 108 Juno Dr. | City, State ZIP | GROVELAND, FLORIDA 34736 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1594451 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.59000, -81.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a concrete header with a concrete saw. The saw kicked back and lacerated his face.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2022, a worker at DEWITT CUSTOM CONCRETE, INC. in GROVELAND, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. 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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