Trane U.S. Inc.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds - KENT, Ohio

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Trane U.S. Inc. in KENT, Ohio
Employer Trane U.S. Inc.
Address 3765 Sunnybrook Rd
City, State ZIP KENT, Ohio 44240
Report ID 2017065693
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
GPS Coordinates 41.12860, -81.36440

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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.

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