Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 2016098822 |
| Address | 1521 Granada Blvd | City, State ZIP | ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA 32174 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cutting handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.25000, -81.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing the cutting wheel from the impact buffer when the impact buffer engaged, cutting his left index finger's tendon below the knuckle. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2016, a worker at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with cutting handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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