Brunner International Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — MEDINA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Brunner International Inc. | Report ID | 20191111505 |
| Address | 3959 Bates Rd., P.O. Box 111 | City, State ZIP | MEDINA, NEW YORK 14103 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Presses, except printing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336340 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.21000, -78.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck in the abdomen by a piece of metal while performing a die change. The employee suffered an abdominal laceration, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2019, a worker at Brunner International Inc. in MEDINA, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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