Merritt Trailers, Inc.
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — HENDERSON, COLORADO
| Employer | Merritt Trailers, Inc. | Report ID | 2024087159 |
| Address | 9339 Brighton Rd | City, State ZIP | HENDERSON, COLORADO 80640 |
| Event Date | August 6, 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) | 336112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -104.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a utility knife to cut banding from a box when the knife slipped and lacerated his left forearm. The injury required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2024, a worker at Merritt Trailers, Inc. in HENDERSON, COLORADO 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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