Labor Ready
Injured by object breaking in hand — Cuts, lacerations — YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
| Employer | Labor Ready | Report ID | 2015074534 |
| Address | Garbage Route | City, State ZIP | YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44501 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object breaking in hand | Source of Injury | Televisions |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.09000, -80.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working for Waste Management of Youngstown lacerated his left wrist while collecting trash. The employee attempted to collect a TV for bulk pick-up, which broke apart in his hands and caused a laceration.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2015, a worker at Labor Ready in YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as injured by object breaking in hand, with televisions identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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