Zenar Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Zenar Corporation | Report ID | 2018055062 |
| Address | 7301 S. 6th St. | City, State ZIP | OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN 53154 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333923 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.91000, -87.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a box cutter to open a box. The cutter slipped, cutting the employee's wrist.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2018, a worker at Zenar Corporation in OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(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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