Hand laceration during steel erection
Corrective ActionSEV 4HighOSHA recordable
What happened
Ironworker sustained a laceration to the palm of the right hand while handling a steel beam connection. Glove tore on rough flange edge. Worker transported to clinic for sutures.
OSHA forms
RECORDABLE· 300-2026-014· 301 filed· 300A pending300 line14
OutcomeOther recordable
TypeCut/Laceration
Days away0
Days restricted2
On 300APending
Case descriptionLaceration to palm of right hand from contact with steel flange edge during beam erection.
Root cause
Immediate cause
Hand contact with sharp flange edge while guiding beam into position.