Polish speedskater Sellier cut by opponent's blade, stretchered off at Winter Olympics, in photos

Polish short-track speedskater Kamila Sellier suffered a scary cut above her left eye after another competitor's blade hit her during the 1,500 meters on Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Polish officials said Sellier’s eye was OK. She received stitches at the arena in Milan before going to the hospital for more tests.

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Kamila Sellier of Poland is helped after falling during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is helped after falling during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is helped after a fall during the women's 1,500 meters short track speed skating quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is injured due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland falls during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland falls during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kamila Sellier of Poland, 15, Arianna Fontana of Italy, 10, and Kristen Santos-Griswold of the United States fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland falls during the women's 1,500 meters short track speedskating quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 8, 2026--

Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC), a value-added national distributor and source for industrial equipment and supplies, will showcase a broad portfolio of workplace safety solutions at Booth #4519 during the ASSP Safety 2026 Conference & Expo, taking place June 15–17, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

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Hosted by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the conference brings together Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) professionals, facility leaders and decision-makers focused on reducing workplace risk and improving operational performance.

As workplace hazards continue to evolve and efforts to improve safety performance increase, organizations are placing greater emphasis on prevention, preparedness and operational resilience. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows 1.8 million days-away-from-work cases in private industry during 2023–2024, further highlighting the continued need for stronger safety programs and preventive safety strategies.

“EHS teams operate in fast-moving environments where even small lapses can impact compliance, productivity and operational performance,” said Armin Mehic, VP of Category Management at Global Industrial. “We’re helping conference attendees explore practical ways to strengthen risk management, improve facility safety and better address everyday workplace hazards, ultimately supporting efforts to protect workers and maintain safer, more efficient and more resilient operations.”

At Booth #4519, attendees can explore Global Industrial offerings across key categories, including:

Global Industrial experts will be available on site throughout the conference to discuss workplace risk, facility protection and operational challenges across manufacturing, construction, warehousing, distribution and other industrial environments.

Get a closer look at the safety solutions Global Industrial will showcase at ASSP Safety 2026, or connect with our team before the show to schedule time at Booth #4519.

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Global Industrial Company will exhibit at Booth #4519 at ASSP Safety 2026, June 15–17 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.