Hopton Roofing, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — DELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | Hopton Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2018054798 |
| Address | 975 Mercers Fernery Road | City, State ZIP | DELAND, FLORIDA 32724 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Nail guns-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.06000, -81.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding a piece of siding in position with his left hand so he could nail it in place. His right hand slipped while positioning the nail gun and the nail shot into his left hand, puncturing it and possibly fracturing one bone. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2018, a worker at Hopton Roofing, Inc. in DELAND, FLORIDA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with nail guns-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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