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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2018032282 · 3/7/2018 · Hugo Garcia Electric

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Fall on same level due to slipping
Source: Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name: Hugo Garcia Electric
Location: Alexander Subdivision, LAREDO, TEXAS, 78046
NAICS: 238210
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was installing a ground rod, slipped and fell impaling himself on the ground rod. The rod entered his left thigh.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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