Dynamic Tool Co., Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds - EL PASO, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Dynamic Tool Co., Inc. in EL PASO, Texas
Employer Dynamic Tool Co., Inc.
Address 1421 Vanderbilt Dr.
City, State ZIP EL PASO, Texas 79935
Report ID 2017021598
Event Date February 17, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Industry (NAICS) 331111
Inspection # 1211744
GPS Coordinates 31.75057, -106.32492

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Incident Narrative

An employee was pressing a stainless steel shaft into a wheel when the shaft shattered and became lodged in the employee's abdomen.

Incident Summary

On February 17, 2017, a worker at Dynamic Tool Co., Inc. in EL PASO, Texas suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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.

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