Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at C. W. Matthews Contracting, HWY 41 Bridge & Tennessee Stre, CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee was bent over using a multi-purpose saw to cut a knee-high plank lagging board that was jammed. During the cut, the saw blade pinched, causing the blade to kick back and lacerate the employee's right shoulder.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Saws-powered, except chainsaws
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