PIONEER BALLOON INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — EL DORADO, KANSAS
| Employer | PIONEER BALLOON INC. | Report ID | 2018066403 |
| Address | 2400 PIONEER DRIVE | City, State ZIP | EL DORADO, KANSAS 67042 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2018 | 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 | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.83000, -96.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lacerated their forearm while using a boot knife to cut tape from the trim puller.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2018, a worker at PIONEER BALLOON INC. in EL DORADO, KANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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