Incident date: 2016-01-25
NAICS industry code: 237110

An employee was using a gas-powered cutoff saw to cut a 2-foot section out of a 42-inch diameter storm drain pipe when the saw kicked back. The saw blade struck and lacerated the employee's right facial cheek, requiring hospitalization.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
code_source: title: Saws-powered, except chainsaws
code_nature: title: Cuts, lacerations
code_body: title: Cheek(s)
severity: moderate