Charter Communications, LLC.
Struck against object or equipment while moving it — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Charter Communications, LLC. | Report ID | 2016032191 |
| Address | 701 Western Oak Drive | City, State ZIP | HAMMOND, LOUISIANA 70403 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.48000, -90.48000 | ||
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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