Academy Roofing, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO
| Employer | Academy Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2016064898 |
| Address | 5065 S Castle Pines Dr | City, State ZIP | CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80108 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Staples |
| Secondary Source | Stapling tools-electric or pneumatic | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.42000, -104.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking up a steep roof while carrying a staple gun when he slipped and discharged a staple into his knee, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2016, a worker at Academy Roofing, Inc. in CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the knee(s). 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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