Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems | Report ID | 2017010702 |
| Address | 655 West Lincoln Ave | City, State ZIP | CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS 61920 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Medical sharps instruments, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.48000, -88.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 23, 2017, an employee was stuck on the palm of his hand by a dental hook while collecting instruments to be sanitized. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2017, a worker at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems in CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with medical sharps instruments, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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