Bana Box, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SAGINAW, TEXAS
| Employer | Bana Box, Inc. | Report ID | 2019066075 |
| Address | 801 Mackroy Blvd | City, State ZIP | SAGINAW, TEXAS 76179 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Staples |
| Secondary Source | Stapling tools-electric or pneumatic | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.86000, -97.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 17, 2019, an employee was stapling wood together using a pneumatic staple gun. The gun shot a staple into the employee's elbow.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2019, a worker at Bana Box, Inc. in SAGINAW, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with staples identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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