K. B. Aruda Construction Inc
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | K. B. Aruda Construction Inc | Report ID | 2022065114 |
| Address | 32 Jaques Street | City, State ZIP | SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS 02143 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1601668 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.39000, -71.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bucking a tree branch when their arm contacted the chainsaw. The employee sustained an injury requiring stitches and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2022, a worker at K. B. Aruda Construction Inc in SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with chainsaws-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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