Howmet Aerospace
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NILES, OHIO
| Employer | Howmet Aerospace | Report ID | 2023043092 |
| Address | 1000 Warren Ave | City, State ZIP | NILES, OHIO 44446 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.18000, -80.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 7, 2023, an employee was using a utility knife to cut a wire-tie off of a new hose when the knife contacted the inside of the employee's left arm. They sustained a laceration that required stitches and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2023, a worker at Howmet Aerospace in NILES, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(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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