Atlanta Lanehart Electric
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Atlanta Lanehart Electric | Report ID | 2020054243 |
| Address | 1030 Union Center | City, State ZIP | ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA 30004 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.12000, -84.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a utility knife to cut a pipe for a slab conduit when the knife slipped off the pipe and lacerated the employee's right forearm.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2020, a worker at Atlanta Lanehart Electric in ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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