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Open wounds, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2018021978 · 2/27/2018 · GE Lynn

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Eye(s)
Nature of injury
Open wounds, unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Strapping

Employer

Name
GE Lynn
Location
1000 Western Avenue, LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS, 01903
NAICS
333611
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a metal strap on a raw material pallet using a box knife when a piece of the metal strap struck the employee's eye, causing an eye orbital rupture. Safety glasses were worn at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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