Trane U.S. Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — KENT, OHIO
| Employer | Trane U.S. Inc. | Report ID | 2017065693 |
| Address | 3765 Sunnybrook Rd | City, State ZIP | KENT, OHIO 44240 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.09000, -81.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to cut a zip tie on an HVAC water hose with a pocket knife when the knife slipped and stabbed his left forearm.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2017, a worker at Trane U.S. Inc. in KENT, OHIO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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