SERVPRO of Morton Grove / East Niles
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — NILES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | SERVPRO of Morton Grove / East Niles | Report ID | 2024054368 |
| Address | 7125 North Austin Avenue | City, State ZIP | NILES, ILLINOIS 60714 |
| Event Date | May 17, 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) | 236118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.01000, -87.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a utility knife and lacerated their left wrist.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2024, a worker at SERVPRO of Morton Grove / East Niles in NILES, ILLINOIS 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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