Dynamic Tool Co., Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | Dynamic Tool Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2017021598 |
| Address | 1421 Vanderbilt Dr. | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79935 |
| 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 | 31.75000, -106.32000 | ||
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.
Context
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