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Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

1 hospitalization · 2024065616 · 6/24/2024 · DJ West Construction

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper arm(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back
Source
Saws except chainsaws
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
DJ West Construction
Location
12496 East Weld Cty Rd 8, FORT LUPTON, COLORADO, 80621
NAICS
237990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On June 24, 2024, an employee was using a demolition saw to cut a 30-inch steel pipe when the saw kicked back, struck the ground, and rebounded toward the employee. The employee was struck by the blade in the bicep, resulting in a laceration.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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