TURNER CONSTRUCTION
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | TURNER CONSTRUCTION | Report ID | 2016098617 |
| Address | 435 E 30th Street | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10016 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -73.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting insulation with a knife when his hand slipped, cutting and puncturing his upper right forearm. He required surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2016, a worker at TURNER CONSTRUCTION in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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