Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201067188 - Employee Lacerates Arm While Using Knife

Accident Summary Nr: 201067188 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 03/24/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
307027763	04/09/2004	8072	339116	Centre City Dental Laboratory

Abstract: On March 24, 2003, Employee #1 was using a Bard-Parker surgical-type knife to open a new box of material at the employer's work site. The employer was a dental laboratory that made dental appliances and implants. While Employee #1 stood by his work bench operating the knife, it slipped causing Employee #1 to thrust the knife blade into his left forearm. He lacerated his radial artery and was hospitalized due to his injuries. Employee #1 was performing a regular assigned duty.

Keywords: KNIFE, WORK RULES, LAB WORKER, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, ARM, HAND TOOL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307027763			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Dental laboratory & medical appliance technicians

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