Don Evans, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — DE FOREST, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Don Evans, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087074 |
| Address | 110 Evco Circle | City, State ZIP | DE FOREST, WISCONSIN 53532 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.24000, -89.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 1, 2016, at approximately 8:40 p.m., an employee was cutting material with a utility knife. His hand slipped while holding the knife and he cut his wrist, lacerating an artery.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2016, a worker at Don Evans, Inc. in DE FOREST, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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