Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201113768 - Saw kicks back and lacerates Employee's neck
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126064435 | 01/09/2002 | 1771 | 0 | Channel Islands Sawing |
Abstract: At 1:00 p.m. on December 7, 2002, Employee #1, subcontractor working at a construction site, was working at a two-story office building its associated parking areas and driveways. Employee #1's immediate supervisor and coworkers were not on site at the time of the accident. The employee was cutting a standard concrete curb 6 to 8 in. high using a Steahl 760 concrete cutting saw with a 14-in. diamond segmented blade. While Employee #1 was cutting the curb, the saw suddenly kicked back and lacerated his neck between the neck and shoulder area. He was hospitalized.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126064435 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |
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