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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2015097177 · 9/29/2015 · LARRY J. LINT FLOOR AND WALL COVERING COMPANY INC.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Knee(s)
Nature of injury: Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

Cause

Event: Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source: Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers

Employer

Name: LARRY J. LINT FLOOR AND WALL COVERING COMPANY INC.
Location: PO BOX 216, 111 NOTCH LANE, WENDEL, PENNSYLVANIA, 15691
NAICS: 442210
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An installer was working at a residence laying hardwood flooring and kneeled on a tack. The wound became infected and the employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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