North Florida Irrigation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | North Florida Irrigation | Report ID | 2022075815 |
| Address | 5287 SW 6th Place | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34474 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.18000, -82.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting pipe for scrap when their utility knife slipped and the blade lacerated their left forearm.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2022, a worker at North Florida Irrigation in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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