Forterra Building Products
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — MARIANNA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Forterra Building Products | Report ID | 2018088568 |
| Address | 4043 Family Dollar Pwy | City, State ZIP | MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32448 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.74000, -85.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hammering a steel wedge when a piece of metal flew off and lodged in his chest, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2018, a worker at Forterra Building Products in MARIANNA, FLORIDA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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