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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2018010860 · 1/26/2018 · LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers
Secondary source
Doors, except garage and vehicle

Employer

Name
LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC
Location
700 N. GALLERIA DR., MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK, 10940
NAICS
444110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were carrying a glass shower door that had been returned to the store. One employee dropped his end of the door, causing the glass door to shatter. The shattered glass then lacerated his left wrist.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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