Mirage Trailers
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — NAMPA, IDAHO
| Employer | Mirage Trailers | Report ID | 2017043343 |
| Address | 2212 Industrial Rd. | City, State ZIP | NAMPA, IDAHO 83687 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wood pieces, trim pieces, wood scraps, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336214 | Inspection # | 1225638 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.59000, -116.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was ripping plywood on a horizontal panel saw when the top panel had a piece break off and a piece of plywood was kicked back into the employee's abdomen. The employee was hospitalized for torn intestines that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2017, a worker at Mirage Trailers in NAMPA, IDAHO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood pieces, trim pieces, wood scraps, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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