Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at EMS Site Development, 1050 Audace Ave., BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33426
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was cutting a concrete pipe with a saw when the saw kicked back and struck the employee's chest, lacerating it.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersSaws-powered, except chainsaws
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An employee was operating a rotating tool to place thread protectors on the end of pipe. Her left hand was on the rotating part of the tool when the tool engaged, resulting in a left forearm fracture and a thumb laceration.
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