Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — FINDLAY, OHIO
| Employer | Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2025054144 |
| Address | 12370 County Road 172 | City, State ZIP | FINDLAY, OHIO 45840 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Knives |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.98000, -83.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 2, 2025, at approximately 11:30 AM, an employee was using a hawkbill knife to cut plastic material off a die head when the knife slipped and lacerated their right knee. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2025, a worker at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in FINDLAY, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the knee(s). 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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