CONCEPTS IN CABINETRY
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SAINT HEDWIG, TEXAS
| Employer | CONCEPTS IN CABINETRY | Report ID | 2015097274 |
| Address | 16102 E LUPON ROAD | City, State ZIP | SAINT HEDWIG, TEXAS 78152 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | 1107951 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.41000, -98.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a hickory board with a table saw. A piece of the board broke off and impaled the employee on the right wrist/forearm. The employee was hospitalized for surgery to remove the wood.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2015, a worker at CONCEPTS IN CABINETRY in SAINT HEDWIG, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood, lumber, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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