Triton Construction
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MARIETTA, OHIO
| Employer | Triton Construction | Report ID | 2023109430 |
| Address | 2000 4TH Street | City, State ZIP | MARIETTA, OHIO 45750 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.43000, -81.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 12, 2023, an employee was cutting a piece of ductile pipe with a demo saw when the saw kicked back and struck the employee below the neck, resulting in a laceration.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2023, a worker at Triton Construction in MARIETTA, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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