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Western Reserve Water Systems Inc

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SOLON, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Western Reserve Water Systems Inc in SOLON, OHIO
Employer Western Reserve Water Systems Inc Report ID 2015074409
Address 29999 Solon Industrial Pkwy. City, State ZIP SOLON, OHIO 44139
Event Date July 7, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Box cutters and razor knives
Industry (NAICS) 423720 Inspection # 1077060
GPS Coordinates 41.37000, -81.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working in a ceiling crawl space installing an air line. While attempting to switch position, he lost his balance and cut his left wrist with a utility knife. Because the knife hit an artery he was kept over-night while surgeons determined whether or not surgery would be needed.

Incident Summary

On July 7, 2015, a worker at Western Reserve Water Systems Inc in SOLON, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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