Pella
Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — WYLIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Pella | Report ID | 2015031210 |
| Address | 933 Kensley Drive | City, State ZIP | WYLIE, TEXAS 75098 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Nail guns-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.01000, -96.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was injured by a nail gun while installing a side light to a trim.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2015, a worker at Pella in WYLIE, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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