Brester Construction, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Brester Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2025065330 |
| Address | 1200 Infinity Court | City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68512 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Grinders handtool |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73000, -96.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting sheetrock overhead using a 4-inch grinder when it kicked back and the blade lacerated his left forearm.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2025, a worker at Brester Construction, Inc. in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with grinders handtool identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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