OSHA Injury Report: Darien WI

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Normal daily tasks

What happened

The team member was hand stacking on Poly 6. EE used an unapproved knife with no cut resistant gloves to open a box. EE went to put knife away and place their back pocket when EEs ring finger on left hand was cut with the blade. The knife was in EEs right hand and their left was used to press the collapse button when the ring finger was caught and cut. EE wrapped finger with paper towel with applied pressure. EE was taken to Mercy clinic by plant nurse once cut was evaluated. EE received 5 sutures to finger and a tetanus shot. We will continue to monitor our team members condition until they are fully recovered.

Injury or illness

Medical Treatment

Object or substance involved

Tools Instruments and Equipment - Handtools nonpowered

Summary line

Laceration on ring finger left hand

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2024. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.