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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2015074409 · 7/7/2015 · Western Reserve Water Systems Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Box cutters and razor knives

Employer

Name
Western Reserve Water Systems Inc
Location
29999 Solon Industrial Pkwy., SOLON, OHIO, 44139
NAICS
423720
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working in a ceiling crawl space installing an air line. While attempting to switch position, he lost his balance and cut his left wrist with a utility knife. Because the knife hit an artery he was kept over-night while surgeons determined whether or not surgery would be needed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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