Roto-Rooter
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Roto-Rooter | Report ID | 20191010247 |
| Address | 2607 Fox Meadoe Court | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32826 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.58000, -81.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hand tool to remove a fitting from a hot water heater when the employee's right hand slipped and contacted a razor knife, lacerating the right hand in the wrist area.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2019, a worker at Roto-Rooter in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(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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