Department of Justice
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Department of Justice | Report ID | 2017076405 |
| Address | 1800 G Street NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20006 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cabinets, cases-display, storage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89000, -77.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending over when he hit his left eye on the corner of a metal filing cabinet. He suffered a severe left eye laceration.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2017, a worker at Department of Justice in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with cabinets, cases-display, storage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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