McClarian Plastics LLC.
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | McClarian Plastics LLC. | Report ID | 2018043897 |
| Address | 15 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1312821 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -76.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning out debris around a fixture when he came in contact with a milling bit, puncturing his skull. The bit was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2018, a worker at McClarian Plastics LLC. in HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the skull. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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