Penske Logistics
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Penske Logistics | Report ID | 2024065032 |
| Address | 4902 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Central Drive | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77048 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Forearm(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) | 423120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.79000, -95.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting boxes with a safety knife. The safety guard on the knife broke off and the knife lacerated his left forearm. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2024, a worker at Penske Logistics in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the forearm(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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