Incident date: 2020-08-21
NAICS industry code: 621999

An employee had been wearing a surgical mask for extended periods of time which caused a cut into the back of the left ear that resulted in a bacterial infection. The employee was hospitalized.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Rubbed or abraded by shoes, apparel, or accessories
code_source: title: Medical and surgical instruments and equipment, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Cuts, lacerations
code_body: title: Ear(s)
severity: moderate