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SAC Wireless

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MELVILLE, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SAC Wireless in MELVILLE, NEW YORK
Employer SAC Wireless Report ID 2016065751
Address 5 Apex Rd. City, State ZIP MELVILLE, NEW YORK 11747
Event Date June 27, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 517510 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.78000, -73.42000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered a left knee laceration while cutting cable with a knife, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On June 27, 2016, a worker at SAC Wireless in MELVILLE, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the knee(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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