CenturyLink
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CONROE, TEXAS
| Employer | CenturyLink | Report ID | 2016087940 |
| Address | side of the road (utility right of way) Calhoun Rd, | City, State ZIP | CONROE, TEXAS 77302 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Pliers, tongs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.22000, -95.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 23, 2016, at approximately 11:30 a.m., an employee was removing the sheath from a telecommunications cable using needle nose pliers. The pliers slipped and struck the employee's left hand between the index finger and thumb, causing a laceration/cut.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2016, a worker at CenturyLink in CONROE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with pliers, tongs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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