LARRY J. LINT FLOOR AND WALL COVERING COMPANY INC.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — WENDEL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | LARRY J. LINT FLOOR AND WALL COVERING COMPANY INC. | Report ID | 2015097177 |
| Address | PO BOX 216, 111 NOTCH LANE | City, State ZIP | WENDEL, PENNSYLVANIA 15691 |
| Event Date | September 29, 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 | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 442210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.29000, -79.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An installer was working at a residence laying hardwood flooring and kneeled on a tack. The wound became infected and the employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2015, a worker at LARRY J. LINT FLOOR AND WALL COVERING COMPANY INC. in WENDEL, PENNSYLVANIA 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 nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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