Mako Contracting, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MATHIS, TEXAS
| Employer | Mako Contracting, LLC | Report ID | 20231211711 |
| Address | 9168-9178 Main St | City, State ZIP | MATHIS, TEXAS 78368 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2023 | 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) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1718968 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.07000, -97.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a saw to cut a piece of concrete when the piece gave way and pushed the saw into the employee's leg. The employee's leg was lacerated, requiring stitches and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2023, a worker at Mako Contracting, LLC in MATHIS, TEXAS 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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