Pacific Steel & Recycling
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
| Employer | Pacific Steel & Recycling | Report ID | 2016087319 |
| Address | 2365 River Road | City, State ZIP | GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81505 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332323 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.09000, -108.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hand chisel and hammer to remove the blade from the lower pocket of the shear head. While he was driving the chisel with the hammer, a small piece of metal came off and punctured his arm 3 inches above the elbow.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2016, a worker at Pacific Steel & Recycling in GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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