Siemens Building Technology
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — KETTERING, OHIO
| Employer | Siemens Building Technology | Report ID | 2015053041 |
| Address | 3535 Southern Blvd. | City, State ZIP | KETTERING, OHIO 45429 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Structures, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.69000, -84.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about May 19, 2015, an employee exiting a roof onto a ladder was impaled in the back of the knee by a lightning rod.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2015, a worker at Siemens Building Technology in KETTERING, OHIO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with structures, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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