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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2019088146 · 8/8/2019 · Penn State University

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Secondary source
Table saws

Employer

Name
Penn State University
Location
Physical plant Building, STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA, 16801
NAICS
611310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting plywood on a table saw when a piece of plywood kicked back and struck the employee's abdomen, puncturing it.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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