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NEFAB Packaging North East LLC.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — SCOTIA, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at NEFAB Packaging North East LLC. in SCOTIA, NEW YORK
Employer NEFAB Packaging North East LLC. Report ID 2021032074
Address 2000 7th Street, Building 203 City, State ZIP SCOTIA, NEW YORK 12302
Event Date March 9, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Drills-stationary
Industry (NAICS) 321920 Inspection # 1524779
GPS Coordinates 42.84000, -73.99000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a drill when the drill chuck released from the drill, hitting the employee in the face and resulting in a broken jaw.

Incident Summary

On March 9, 2021, a worker at NEFAB Packaging North East LLC. in SCOTIA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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