Janus International Group, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Janus International Group, LLC | Report ID | 2021021703 |
| Address | 1256 Brittmoore Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77043 |
| Event Date | February 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Nail guns-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.79000, -95.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the finished crating area, using a nail gun to build a wooden crate in order to ship finished product. The nail gun activated, discharging a nail into his calf that had to be removed surgically.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2021, a worker at Janus International Group, LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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