Morrison Healthcare Food Services @ Norwalk Hospital
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NORWALK, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Morrison Healthcare Food Services @ Norwalk Hospital | Report ID | 2015063646 |
| Address | 34 Maple Street | City, State ZIP | NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 06850 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.11000, -73.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On Friday, June 12, 2015, an employee sustained a puncture/laceration while working the grill in the cafeteria at Norwalk Hospital. The employee was using a boning knife to slice a roll/bread that had not been adequately pre-sliced. He held the roll in his right hand and the knife in his left hand. While attempting to cut the roll, he punctured/lacerated his right forearm.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2015, a worker at Morrison Healthcare Food Services @ Norwalk Hospital in NORWALK, CONNECTICUT suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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