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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 20181111478 · 11/7/2018 · Pioneer Pole Buildings, 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 by discharged object or substance
Source: Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
Secondary source: Nail guns-powered

Employer

Name: Pioneer Pole Buildings, Inc.
Location: 29 Popodicken Dr, BOYERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 19512
NAICS: 236220
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was climbing a ladder with a pneumatic nail gun. The nail gun actuated and sent a nail through his knee.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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