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Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

1 hospitalization · 2024109284 · 10/4/2024 · Cove Points Marine Construction, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Cove Points Marine Construction, Inc.
Location
286 Navajo Drive, EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, 32141
NAICS
237990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a chainsaw when the blade kicked back and struck another employee. The injured employee was hospitalized with lacerations to the right side of their face, shoulder, and chest areas.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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