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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2019077228 · 7/17/2019 · HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Location
Osceola Parkway - World Drive, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA, 32830
NAICS
237310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting an 8-inch PVC pipe with a saw. When the saw cut through the pipe, both ends of the pipe came together and pinched the saw's blade. The saw kicked back and lacerated the employee's chest. The employee had surgery to clean the wound.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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