RAGING WAVES, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | RAGING WAVES, LLC | Report ID | 2023031976 |
| Address | 4000 N BRIDGE ST | City, State ZIP | YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS 60560 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -88.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a power saw on a 2x4 to build shelves when the saw hit a knot and kicked back, causing the employee lacerate his left palm.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2023, a worker at RAGING WAVES, LLC in YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). 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
OSHA has recorded 2,124 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.
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