Northern Maine General
Stabbing, cutting, slashing, piercing — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — EAGLE LAKE, MAINE
| Employer | Northern Maine General | Report ID | 2017010238 |
| Address | 30 Makayla Drive | City, State ZIP | EAGLE LAKE, MAINE 04739 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Stabbing, cutting, slashing, piercing | Source of Injury | Other client or customer |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623220 | Inspection # | 1202758 |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.04000, -68.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A consumer used a 3-inch paring knife to stab an employee in the right shoulder, puncturing the employee's lung.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2017, a worker at Northern Maine General in EAGLE LAKE, MAINE suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as stabbing, cutting, slashing, piercing, with other client or customer identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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