SHAFER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WARREN, OHIO
| Employer | SHAFER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC. | Report ID | 20181010332 |
| Address | 2234 S. Main Street | City, State ZIP | WARREN, OHIO 44481 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cutting handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.18000, -80.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's hand was lacerated by a thermal lance. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2018, a worker at SHAFER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC. in WARREN, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with cutting handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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