Penn State University
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Penn State University | Report ID | 2019088146 |
| Address | Physical plant Building | City, State ZIP | STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA 16801 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2019 | 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 | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Secondary Source | Table saws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | 1424059 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -77.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting plywood on a table saw when a piece of plywood kicked back and struck the employee's abdomen, puncturing it.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2019, a worker at Penn State University in STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA 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 plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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