Incident date: 2025-05-23
NAICS industry code: 237110

On May 23, 2025, at approximately 4:15 PM, an employee was operating a cut-off saw to cut a section of 18-inch diameter concrete storm pipe in preparation for installation. The blade became pinched and kicked back, striking the employee in the left bicep. The employee sustained a laceration to the bicep that required surgery.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by running powered equipment  irregular movement, kick back
code_source: title: Saws  except chainsaws
code_nature: title: Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
code_body: title: Upper arm(s)
severity: moderate