The Coleman Company Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | The Coleman Company Inc. | Report ID | 2016109450 |
| Address | 3600 N Hydraulic Ave | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67219 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1182721 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.62000, -97.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to cut a piece of plastic with a small utility knife when the knife slipped and lacerated the employee's left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2016, a worker at The Coleman Company Inc. in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the fingertip(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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