Penlyn Construction
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — CENTRAL VALLEY, NEW YORK
| Employer | Penlyn Construction | Report ID | 2015096333 |
| Address | 298 Red Apple Court | City, State ZIP | CENTRAL VALLEY, NEW YORK 10917 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Nail guns-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238350 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.31000, -74.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was framing using a nail gun. A nail from the nail gun punctured his left leg above the knee, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2015, a worker at Penlyn Construction in CENTRAL VALLEY, NEW YORK suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the thigh(s). 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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