CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA·2019-05-23

C. W. Matthews Contracting

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at C. W. Matthews Contracting, HWY 41 Bridge & Tennessee Stre, CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120 on 2019-05-23, Cuts, lacerations, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).

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Final narrative

An employee was bent over using a multi-purpose saw to cut a knee-high plank lagging board that was jammed. During the cut, the saw blade pinched, causing the blade to kick back and lacerate the employee's right shoulder.

Hospitalized Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) Saws-powered, except chainsaws

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