Extreme Excavation, Inc
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — TWIN FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | Extreme Excavation, Inc | Report ID | 2024054208 |
| Address | 428 Trotter Dr | City, State ZIP | TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Saws except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, tubes metal | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.55000, -114.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a demolition saw to cut into a 6-inch ductile water main pipe for a new water connection in a trench. The pipe shifted, causing the saw to kick back and strike the employee, resulting in a 6-inch laceration to their right arm bicep/shoulder.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2024, a worker at Extreme Excavation, Inc in TWIN FALLS, IDAHO suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with saws except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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