Jung Electric Service
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Jung Electric Service | Report ID | 2023032702 |
| Address | 4900 Mike Scholl | City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68502 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.86000, -96.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a utility knife to strip wire in order to install an electrical panel. The knife contacted their palm, resulting in a laceration.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2023, a worker at Jung Electric Service in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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