Modern Woodcrafts, LLC.
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Modern Woodcrafts, LLC. | Report ID | 2017054582 |
| Address | 72 Northwest Drive | City, State ZIP | PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT 06062 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -72.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's hand slipped while changing a drill chuck, lacerating his left thumb.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2017, a worker at Modern Woodcrafts, LLC. in PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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