Kellogg's Company
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SYLVANIA, OHIO
| Employer | Kellogg's Company | Report ID | 2016076738 |
| Address | 7545 Sylvania Ave | City, State ZIP | SYLVANIA, OHIO 43560 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.68000, -83.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking shelves and opening a box with a box cutter. He leaned down on top of the box cutter, puncturing a vein in his elbow that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2016, a worker at Kellogg's Company in SYLVANIA, OHIO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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