Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fiber Plus, Inc., 4101 Washington Ave, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA 23607
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
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On September 23, 2023, an employee was cleaning near a conveyor when they knelt with their right knee on the floor. Their knee contacted a small piece of glass on the floor, resulting in a laceration that required hospitalization.
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