Rhode Island School of Design
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Rhode Island School of Design | Report ID | 2023098265 |
| Address | 7-14 North Main Street | City, State ZIP | PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02901 |
| Event Date | September 7, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers |
| Secondary Source | Drills-stationary | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | 1696555 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.82000, -71.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a drill press to drill glass. The glass shattered and lacerated the employee's arm.
Incident Summary
On September 7, 2023, a worker at Rhode Island School of Design in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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