Seekins Precision, LLC
Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified — Multiple types of open wounds — LEWISTON, IDAHO
| Employer | Seekins Precision, LLC | Report ID | 2020032153 |
| Address | 159 American Way | City, State ZIP | LEWISTON, IDAHO 83501 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple types of open wounds | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Rifle, shotgun | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332994 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.37000, -117.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing an operations check on a recently assembled rifle. A component of the rifle was missing, allowing the rifle's bolt to be ejected, lacerating the employee's face and imbedding into their shoulder.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2020, a worker at Seekins Precision, LLC in LEWISTON, IDAHO suffered multiple types of open wounds to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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