Injured by handheld object or equipment, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hanna Paper Recycling, Inc., 718 N Colony Road Building 5F, WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT 06492
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
A boxcutter razor cut an artery in an employee's arm.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedBox cutters and razor knives
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