Champion Homes Builders Co.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — WEISER, IDAHO
| Employer | Champion Homes Builders Co. | Report ID | 2015097278 |
| Address | 1425 SUNNYSIDE ROAD | City, State ZIP | WEISER, IDAHO 83672 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Staples |
| Secondary Source | Stapling tools-electric or pneumatic | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.21000, -116.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a staple gun for siding or roofing activities. The staple gun engaged while the employee was changing positions, lodging a 3-inch staple into the bone of the employee's right leg.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2015, a worker at Champion Homes Builders Co. in WEISER, IDAHO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with staples identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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