Lowes
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — HAMILTON, OHIO
| Employer | Lowes | Report ID | 20241211332 |
| Address | 1495 Main Street | City, State ZIP | HAMILTON, OHIO 45013 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Knives |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.42000, -84.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting wrapping from merchandise with a knife when they suffered a cut to their right arm, resulting in nerve damage.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2024, a worker at Lowes in HAMILTON, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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