Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc., 6909 Southwest Freeway, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77074
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
An employee was removing a window tint film using a long handle razor blade. As he was entering the car, he stumbled and the handle of the razor blade caught against the seat with the razor facing him. His right knee struck the razor blade, cutting his leg above the knee.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Box cutters and razor knives
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