Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UTLX, 16923 Old Beaumont Hwy 90, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77049
on — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
On 04/27/2015, an employee was changing settings on a welding gun and punctured his knee with welding wire. The employee was admitted to the hospital and treated for cellulitis and an abscess.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Welding, cutting, and blow torches
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