People Ready Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS
| Employer | People Ready Inc. | Report ID | 20171111091 |
| Address | Buckthorn Solar Project, 6623 FM 1053 | City, State ZIP | FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS 79735 |
| Event Date | November 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.95000, -102.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a knife to cut insulation back on a wire when the knife lacerated his forearm.
Incident Summary
On November 18, 2017, a worker at People Ready Inc. in FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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