Trumpf Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — FARMINGTON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Trumpf Inc. | Report ID | 2022119666 |
| Address | 111 Hyde Road | City, State ZIP | FARMINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06032 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Wrenches-power not determined |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333517 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -72.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 3, 2022, an employee was tightening a bolt when the torque wrench slipped and struck the employee in the eye. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2022, a worker at Trumpf Inc. in FARMINGTON, CONNECTICUT suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with wrenches-power not determined identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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