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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2018066466 · 6/28/2018 · Metro Hardwoods

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Wood pieces, trim pieces, wood scraps, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified

Employer

Name
Metro Hardwoods
Location
N173 W20855 Metro Ct., JACKSON, WISCONSIN, 53037
NAICS
444190
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a piece of wood on a rip saw when a piece of wood impaled the worker's arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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