BOAT FLOATER CO.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds - MIAMI, Oklahoma

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at BOAT FLOATER CO. in MIAMI, Oklahoma
Employer BOAT FLOATER CO.
Address 1310 NEWMAN ROAD
City, State ZIP MIAMI, Oklahoma 74354
Report ID 2021010686
Event Date January 26, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
Body Part Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Secondary Source Shearing machines
Industry (NAICS) 441222
Inspection # 1516292
GPS Coordinates 36.92012, -94.88538

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Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a 30-ton press shear when a chip of metal struck the employee in the throat causing a puncture injury.

Incident Summary

On January 26, 2021, a worker at BOAT FLOATER CO. in MIAMI, Oklahoma suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the neck, 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.

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