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Trimark USA

Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — RUMFORD, RHODE ISLAND

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Trimark USA in RUMFORD, RHODE ISLAND
Employer Trimark USA Report ID 2016053886
Address 176 Greenwood Avenue City, State ZIP RUMFORD, RHODE ISLAND 02916
Event Date May 6, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Elbow(s)
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers
Industry (NAICS) 425120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.83000, -71.35000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing an ice machine at a customer's location. While doing so, he bumped his left elbow on the machine and received a small scratch. The next day it started to swell and turn red. He was hospitalized for an infection in the wound.

Incident Summary

On May 6, 2016, a worker at Trimark USA in RUMFORD, RHODE ISLAND suffered cuts, lacerations to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified, with refrigerators, freezers, ice makers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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