COST of Wisconsin, Inc.

Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at COST of Wisconsin, Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Employer COST of Wisconsin, Inc. Report ID 2024087222
Address 4700 E. Sand Lake City, State ZIP ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819
Event Date August 7, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
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) 236210 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 28.44000, -81.44000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a razor blade to cut stray fibers from a piece of fiber during construction activities. His hand slipped and a knuckle on his right index finger was severely lacerated. A tendon was cut, requiring stitches and surgery.

Incident Summary

On August 7, 2024, a worker at COST of Wisconsin, Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. 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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