Structural Wood Systems, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — GREENVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Structural Wood Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2022065364 |
| Address | 321 Dohrimier Street | City, State ZIP | GREENVILLE, ALABAMA 36037 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321213 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -86.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 10-inch circular saw to cut a 5-inch thick southern pine beam. The beam pinched and the saw kicked back lacerating the employee's right leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2022, a worker at Structural Wood Systems, Inc. in GREENVILLE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), 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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