We Transport LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | We Transport LLC | Report ID | 2018077533 |
| Address | 80 Logan Street | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06607 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Pliers, tongs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 485410 | Inspection # | 1334741 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.17000, -73.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on the brakes of a school bus using needle nose pliers. The plier slipped and impaled the employee's right eye.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2018, a worker at We Transport LLC in BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the eye(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with pliers, tongs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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