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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2022108647 · 10/1/2022 · Capstan Atlantic

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Metal chips, particles
Secondary source
Presses, except printing, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Capstan Atlantic
Location
10 Cushing Drive, WRENTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, 02093
NAICS
332919
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a gear coining machine when a part he was working on exploded, causing shrapnel to strike his chest.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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