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Accident Summary Nr: 201639994 - Abrasive Wheel Cut Off Saw Breaks and Cuts Employee's Face

Accident Summary Nr: 201639994 -- Report ID: 1054112 -- Event Date: 02/03/2011
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
31497528502/07/20111521236118Kd Contractors Inc

Abstract: On February 3, 2011, an employee was using a Stihl abrasive wheel cut off saw to cut metal tubing. While cutting the tubing, the abrasive wheel broke into many pieces. Some of the pieces struck the operator in the face and caused multiple serious cuts.

Keywords: SAW, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, ABRASIVE WHEEL, FACE, METAL PIPE
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Other building Other $50,000 to $250,000

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 314975285 Hospitalized injury Cut/Laceration Occupation not reported Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Temporary work (buildings, facilities)
Fatality Cause: Other

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