FCA, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — CLAYTON, OHIO
| Employer | FCA, LLC | Report ID | 2018088576 |
| Address | 6611 Hoke Rd. | City, State ZIP | CLAYTON, OHIO 45315 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Nail guns-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.84000, -84.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was building a wooden crate with another employee. His arm moved forward at the same time that the second employee lowered the nail gun. The nail gun discharged upon contact with the first employee's arm. The nail entered the employee's right forearm.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2018, a worker at FCA, LLC in CLAYTON, OHIO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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