PFI - Presence from Innovation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI
| Employer | PFI - Presence from Innovation | Report ID | 2022119677 |
| Address | 4847 Park 370 Boulevard | City, State ZIP | HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI 63042 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.78000, -90.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working with a mold machine. As he leaned toward the machine, a utility knife held in his hand was pushed into his stomach. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2022, a worker at PFI - Presence from Innovation in HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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