Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back · Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Keystone Concrete, UTHSCSA Science One, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78229
on — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures, affecting the Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck.
Final narrative
An employee was cutting rebar with a powered hand saw (10-inch diameter blade) when it kicked back and lacerated the right side of their neck.
Hospitalized Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck Saws except chainsaws
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