Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Ideal, 4800 S. Austin Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60638
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the forearm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting the zip tie off a bar using a utility knife and severely lacerated the left forearm.
HospitalizedForearm(s)Box cutters and razor knives
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