Greenpoint Technologies
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — DENTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Greenpoint Technologies | Report ID | 20181010289 |
| Address | 3561 Shelby Ln | City, State ZIP | DENTON, TEXAS 76207 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Nail guns-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423860 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.19000, -97.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a nail gun to secure a board. A nail shot into the palm of the employee's left hand.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2018, a worker at Greenpoint Technologies in DENTON, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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