Combined Systems Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — JAMESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Combined Systems Inc. | Report ID | 2015041698 |
| Address | 388 Kinsman Road | City, State ZIP | JAMESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 16134 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Rifle, shotgun | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332993 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.47000, -80.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disposing of 12-gauge shotgun shells with a single-shot, 12-gauge shotgun and had disposed of several shells. After a period of disposal, the gun barrel split, causing metal pieces of the gun barrel to strike the employee 's right shoulder. The employee was hospitalized for surgery to remove the pieces of metal.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2015, a worker at Combined Systems Inc. in JAMESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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