Summit Valley Outdoor Solutions, LLC
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — LEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Summit Valley Outdoor Solutions, LLC | Report ID | 2025043795 |
| Address | 11 S Canal Street | City, State ZIP | LEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 19533 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Other multiple ear(s), facial locations |
| 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) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44000, -75.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting pipe with a circular saw when the saw kicked back and and struck the employee's face, lacerating his face, lips, teeth and surrounding areas.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2025, a worker at Summit Valley Outdoor Solutions, LLC in LEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other multiple ear(s), facial locations. 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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