Injured by object held or wielded by person · Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UPS, CO., 3800 NW 16th Street, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA 33311
on — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures, affecting the Wrist(s) and arm(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was using a razor blade to cut fabric on a seat cushion when the blade slipped and lacerated his left arm and wrist. The employee was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Wrist(s) and arm(s) n.e.c. Box cutters, razor knives
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