Slip without fall, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Maidstone Club, Inc., 50 Old Beach Lane, EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK 11937
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s), except finger(s).
Final narrative
An employee was trimming hedges using an electric hedge trimmer. While descending the ladder, the employee slipped and severely lacerated his hand between the thumb and index finger.
HospitalizedHand(s), except finger(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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