Scripps Florida Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Avulsions, enucleations — JUPITER, FLORIDA
| Employer | Scripps Florida Inc. | Report ID | 2019065962 |
| Address | 130 Scripps Way | City, State ZIP | JUPITER, FLORIDA 33458 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541712 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.88000, -80.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 06/13/2019, an employee was cutting a piece of flooring tile with a knife when the blade cut his right thumb, causing an avulsion.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2019, a worker at Scripps Florida Inc. in JUPITER, FLORIDA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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