UNION TANK CAR COMPANY
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — MARION, OHIO
| Employer | UNION TANK CAR COMPANY | Report ID | 2016021077 |
| Address | 939 HOLLAND RD. | City, State ZIP | MARION, OHIO 43302 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Paint |
| Secondary Source | Sprayers, air guns-paint | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423990 | Inspection # | 1124045 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.59000, -83.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 4, 2016, an employee was hospitalized due to an injury to the left hand requiring surgery. The employee was changing the tip of a spray gun and paint was injected into his palm.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2016, a worker at UNION TANK CAR COMPANY in MARION, OHIO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with paint identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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