Slade Glass Co.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — BOULDER, COLORADO
| Employer | Slade Glass Co. | Report ID | 2022087466 |
| Address | 1770 38th Street | City, State ZIP | BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238150 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.01000, -105.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to cut a mirror on a cutting table. He bumped the mirror, which broke and lacerated his right forearm, severing arteries.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2022, a worker at Slade Glass Co. in BOULDER, COLORADO suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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