Fractures and surface, flesh wounds

Name: Fractures and surface, flesh wounds at Woodward Excavating Co
Start: 8/14/2024

1 hospitalization · 2024087480 · 8/14/2024 · Woodward Excavating Co

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Ears and facial region unspecified
Nature of injury: Fractures and surface, flesh wounds

Cause

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

Employer

Name: Woodward Excavating Co
Location: 9570 Sagewood St., PLAIN CITY, OHIO, 43064
NAICS: 237110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

On August 14, 2024, an employee was operating a gas-powered concrete cut-off saw to cut into an existing concrete manhole. The saw kicked back and struck the employee's face. The employee sustained a fractured jaw and facial lacerations requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown