The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health | Report ID | 20171110584 |
| Address | 4777 E. Galbraith Rd. | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45236 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Scalpels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.20000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was reaching over a surgical tray and punctured an artery in the right forearm on a scalpel.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2017, a worker at The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with scalpels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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