Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TURNER CONSTRUCTION, 435 E 30th Street, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10016
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the forearm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting insulation with a knife when his hand slipped, cutting and puncturing his upper right forearm. He required surgery.
HospitalizedForearm(s)Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
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