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Simkins-Hallin Lumber Company

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — BOZEMAN, MONTANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Simkins-Hallin Lumber Company in BOZEMAN, MONTANA
Employer Simkins-Hallin Lumber Company Report ID 20181011145
Address 610 East Lamme St City, State ZIP BOZEMAN, MONTANA 59715
Event Date October 29, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Wood splinters
Secondary Source Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 321918 Inspection # 1357195
GPS Coordinates 45.68000, -111.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was setting up a molding run. While calibrating the machine, the board kicked back and splintered. A piece punctured the employee in the abdomen.

Incident Summary

On October 29, 2018, a worker at Simkins-Hallin Lumber Company in BOZEMAN, MONTANA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood splinters identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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