Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 105591.015 - Employee operating power saw cuts leg

Accident Summary Nr: 105591.015 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 12/13/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1290777.015	01/18/2018		238330	Sunny Flooring And Carpets

Abstract: At 12:30 p.m. on December 13, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a flooring company, was working at a private residence. As part of a floor repair, he was using a Skilsaw MAG 77 power saw to cut a piece of plywood. After making a cut, as he pulled the saw away from the plywood, he sustained a laceration above the right knee. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for the laceration.

Keywords: Blade, Electric Saw, Knee, Laceration, Leg, Repair, Residential Construction, Wood Slab

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Multi-family dwelling		Maintenance or repair			2	20

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	1290777.015	30	M	Hospitalized injury		Construction laborers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Interior tile work (ceramic, vinyl, acoustic) Fatality Cause:

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