North Park Transportation Company
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | North Park Transportation Company | Report ID | 2021087457 |
| Address | 5150 Columbine Street | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80216 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.79000, -104.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a pocketknife when it stabbed the employee's left thigh.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2021, a worker at North Park Transportation Company in DENVER, COLORADO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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