The Kroger Company
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — BURLESON, TEXAS
| Employer | The Kroger Company | Report ID | 20191010931 |
| Address | 1631 SW Wilshire Blvd. | City, State ZIP | BURLESON, TEXAS 76028 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) and arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.51000, -97.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a box with a safety cutter when the cutter severely lacerated his left arm and wrist.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2019, a worker at The Kroger Company in BURLESON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s) and arm(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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