Weyerhaeuser
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Weyerhaeuser | Report ID | 2016065265 |
| Address | 41 TJM Drive | City, State ZIP | BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA 26201 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Woodworking lathes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.99000, -80.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a new blade on a lathe when he stumbled and his right wrist made contact with the blade edge, resulting in a severe laceration.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2016, a worker at Weyerhaeuser in BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with woodworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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