# Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds at John F. Shea Company, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015010101` · 1/5/2015 · BERKLEY, MASSACHUSETTS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Toes(s), toenail(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by discharged object or substance
- **Source:** Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
- **Secondary source:** Nail guns-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** John F. Shea Company, Inc.
- **Location:** 1 Main Street, BERKLEY, MASSACHUSETTS, 02779
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A roofer slipped on the ridge of a roof while securing roofing felt paper.  When he slipped, his nail gun came into contact with his work boot and activated, firing a nail through the boot and into his big toe.  The worker was admitted to Carney Hospital for several days during which several surgeries were performed.

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