Columbia University - Residential
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Columbia University - Residential | Report ID | 20191111888 |
| Address | 423 West 123rd Street, Apt. 51 | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10027 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.81000, -73.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing the metal cover off a radiator and cut his thumb on a sharp edge of the cover. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2019, a worker at Columbia University - Residential in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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