Ohio Glass & Aluminum
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Multiple types of open wounds — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Ohio Glass & Aluminum | Report ID | 20211110169 |
| Address | 518 E Broad St | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 |
| Event Date | November 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple types of open wounds | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238150 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -82.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a utility knife to cut into silicone joints. The knife slipped and lacerated/punctured the employee's inner left thigh. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 24, 2021, a worker at Ohio Glass & Aluminum in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered multiple types of open wounds to the thigh(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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