JOHNSON TRUCK BODIES, LLC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | JOHNSON TRUCK BODIES, LLC. | Report ID | 2017098562 |
| Address | 215 EAST ALLEN ST. | City, State ZIP | RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN 54868 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Table saws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.49000, -91.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 9, 2017, an employee was using a table saw to cut plywood when the saw blade broke. Blade tip fragments flew up and struck the employee's face and neck, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2017, a worker at JOHNSON TRUCK BODIES, LLC. in RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the head and neck. 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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