Archer Exteriors
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Archer Exteriors | Report ID | 2018065505 |
| Address | 6511 Stonefly Drive | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80906 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.95000, -104.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a magnetic hammer to nail eave flashing when a 2.5 inch nail went through his thumb and into the frame of the house.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2018, a worker at Archer Exteriors in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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