Korellis Roofing Inc
Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Korellis Roofing Inc | Report ID | 20231110697 |
| Address | 2501 N Damen Ave, | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60647 |
| Event Date | November 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1711812 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.92000, -87.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut flashing. He was finished with the cut and started walking away when his fall protection ropes became entangled in the saw and the saw was pulled into his leg. The employee sustained a left hamstring laceration.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2023, a worker at Korellis Roofing Inc in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c., with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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