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Alamon Inc

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — CLIFTON SPRINGS, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Alamon Inc in CLIFTON SPRINGS, NEW YORK
Employer Alamon Inc Report ID 2020054321
Address Howland Road City, State ZIP CLIFTON SPRINGS, NEW YORK 14432
Event Date May 8, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Drill bits-unattached
Secondary Source Drills-powered
Industry (NAICS) 321114 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.00000, -77.19000

Incident Narrative

An employee was drilling a hole on a pole during an inspection. When the employee pulled the drill out of the hole, the bit came off the drill and struck the employee on the face, resulting in a fractured jaw.

Incident Summary

On May 8, 2020, a worker at Alamon Inc in CLIFTON SPRINGS, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with drill bits-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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