Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CenturyLink, side of the road (utility right of way) Calhoun Rd,, CONROE, TEXAS 77302
on , Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s), except finger(s).
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Final narrative
On August 23, 2016, at approximately 11:30 a.m., an employee was removing the sheath from a telecommunications cable
using needle nose pliers. The pliers slipped and struck the employee's left hand between the index finger and thumb, causing a laceration/cut.