Incident date: 2020-08-24
NAICS industry code: 237310

An employee was using a cutoff saw when it kicked back and lacerated the employee's upper left arm. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

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: Upper arm(s)
severity: moderate