Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc. | Report ID | 2018065497 |
| Address | 6909 Southwest Freeway | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77074 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a window tint film using a long handle razor blade. As he was entering the car, he stumbled and the handle of the razor blade caught against the seat with the razor facing him. His right knee struck the razor blade, cutting his leg above the knee.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2018, a worker at Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(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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