Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Osceola Parkway - World Drive, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was cutting an 8-inch PVC pipe with a saw. When the saw cut through the pipe, both ends of the pipe came together and pinched the saw's blade. The saw kicked back and lacerated the employee's chest. The employee had surgery to clean the wound.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersSaws-powered, except chainsaws
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