Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | Report ID | 2024021451 |
| Address | 5000 U.S. 1 North | City, State ZIP | SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32095 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Abdomen unspecified |
| 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) | 336411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.96000, -81.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a utility blade to cut a zip tie from a large strap that was securing a dolly. The blade contacted the employee's abdomen, resulting in a puncture wound.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2024, a worker at Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation in SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the abdomen unspecified. 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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