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ROTUBA EXTRUDERS, INC.

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — LINDEN, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ROTUBA EXTRUDERS, INC. in LINDEN, NEW JERSEY
Employer ROTUBA EXTRUDERS, INC. Report ID 2015108023
Address 1401 S PARK AVE City, State ZIP LINDEN, NEW JERSEY 07036
Event Date October 27, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
Industry (NAICS) 325991 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.64000, -74.22000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking into the warehouse and their watch got caught on a nail by the bay door. The employee's hand was lacerated.

Incident Summary

On October 27, 2015, a worker at ROTUBA EXTRUDERS, INC. in LINDEN, NEW JERSEY suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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