OSHA Injury Report: KLS USA TN Chattanooga 650 Wauhatchie Pk

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What was the outcome?

Before the incident

An Inventory Control Forklift operator was cycle counting some Heater C Cases item [REDACTED] a Bulk Rack Location YQ 5002B The team member attempted to open the box with his hands and a staple pierced his right thumb The box was closed off at the top with wet tape and staples He used his left hand to hold the box while using the right hand to open the box

What happened

An Inventory Control Forklift operator was cycle counting some Heater C Cases item [REDACTED] a Bulk Rack Location YQ 5002B The team member attempted to open the box with his hands and a staple pierced his right thumb The box was closed off at the top with wet tape and staples He used his left hand to hold the box while using the right hand to open the box

Injury or illness

Laceration Cut Open Wound Finger Right Thumb

Object or substance involved

Staples used to close off the top of the box

Summary line

Laceration Cut Open Wound Finger Right Thumb Staples used to close off the top of the box Contact with sharp object

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

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Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.