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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 20231110697 · 11/20/2023 · Korellis Roofing Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thigh(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws
Secondary source
Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses

Employer

Name
Korellis Roofing Inc
Location
2501 N Damen Ave,, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60647
NAICS
238160
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut flashing. He was finished with the cut and started walking away when his fall protection ropes became entangled in the saw and the saw was pulled into his leg. The employee sustained a left hamstring laceration.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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