Growmark, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — STRATFORD, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Growmark, Inc. | Report ID | 2021032625 |
| Address | 206551 County Hwy M | City, State ZIP | STRATFORD, WISCONSIN 54484 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2021 | 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 | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.74000, -90.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a box cutter to strip wire. The box cutter slipped and lacerated the employee's left index finger, resulting in an infection.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2021, a worker at Growmark, Inc. in STRATFORD, WISCONSIN 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 box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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