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GE Lynn

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Open wounds, unspecified — LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GE Lynn in LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer GE Lynn Report ID 2018021978
Address 1000 Western Avenue City, State ZIP LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS 01903
Event Date February 27, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Open wounds, unspecified Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Strapping
Industry (NAICS) 333611 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.45000, -70.97000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a metal strap on a raw material pallet using a box knife when a piece of the metal strap struck the employee's eye, causing an eye orbital rupture. Safety glasses were worn at the time.

Incident Summary

On February 27, 2018, a worker at GE Lynn in LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered open wounds, unspecified to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with strapping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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