TC Recycling, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MARS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | TC Recycling, LLC | Report ID | 2022010328 |
| Address | 120 Hutchman Road | City, State ZIP | MARS, PENNSYLVANIA 16046 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.70000, -80.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a rubber conveyor belt with a razor blade. The blade slipped and cut his wrist.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2022, a worker at TC Recycling, LLC in MARS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(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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