Charter Communications, LLC.

Struck against object or equipment while moving it - Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds - HAMMOND, Louisiana

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Charter Communications, LLC. in HAMMOND, Louisiana
Employer Charter Communications, LLC.
Address 701 Western Oak Drive
City, State ZIP HAMMOND, Louisiana 70403
Report ID 2016032191
Event Date March 12, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck against object or equipment while moving it
Source of Injury Electrical wiring-building
Industry (NAICS) 515210
GPS Coordinates 30.48000, -90.48000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was installing cable when a piece of the metal strains went into his finger. His finger became swollen, and he was hospitalized with an infection.

Incident Summary

On March 12, 2016, a worker at Charter Communications, LLC. in HAMMOND, Louisiana suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment while moving it, with electrical wiring-building identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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