U.S. Postal Services
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | U.S. Postal Services | Report ID | 2024021436 |
| Address | 1733 Pleasonton Road | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79906 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Box cutters, razor knives |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -106.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the blade on a box cutter and lacerated an artery in her wrist.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Services in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with box cutters, razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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