Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — GROVE CITY, OHIO
| Employer | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021726 |
| Address | 3420 Urbancrest Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | GROVE CITY, OHIO 43123 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2017 | 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 | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 531120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -83.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting straps off of outbound packages with a box cutter when he lacerated his right forearm. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2017, a worker at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in GROVE CITY, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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