U-Haul Company of Connecticut
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Multiple types of open wounds — ORANGE, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | U-Haul Company of Connecticut | Report ID | 2020098840 |
| Address | 174 Boston Post Road | City, State ZIP | ORANGE, CONNECTICUT 06477 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple types of open wounds | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Screwdrivers-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.27000, -72.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a blade on a utility knife/scrapper. As he was tightening the screw that holds the blade in place, the screwdriver slipped, causing his wrist to slide across the blade. He suffered a laceration and puncture wound on his wrist.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2020, a worker at U-Haul Company of Connecticut in ORANGE, CONNECTICUT suffered multiple types of open wounds to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with screwdrivers-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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