Woodward Excavating Co
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — PLAIN CITY, OHIO
| Employer | Woodward Excavating Co | Report ID | 2024087480 |
| Address | 9570 Sagewood St. | City, State ZIP | PLAIN CITY, OHIO 43064 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Body Part | Ears and facial region unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Saws except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14000, -83.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 14, 2024, an employee was operating a gas-powered concrete cut-off saw to cut into an existing concrete manhole. The saw kicked back and struck the employee's face. The employee sustained a fractured jaw and facial lacerations requiring stitches.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2024, a worker at Woodward Excavating Co in PLAIN CITY, OHIO suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the ears and facial region unspecified. 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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