Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors

Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — WEDOWEE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors in WEDOWEE, ALABAMA
Employer Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors Report ID 2021043037
Address 51 Probilt Dr City, State ZIP WEDOWEE, ALABAMA 36278
Event Date April 12, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Screws
Secondary Source Striking and nailing handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 321911 Inspection # 1525675
GPS Coordinates 33.31000, -85.49000

Incident Narrative

An employee was assembling a pallet using a screw gun. The gun double-bounced and shot a fastener through the base of the employee's left hand and into the wrist.

Incident Summary

On April 12, 2021, a worker at Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors in WEDOWEE, ALABAMA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with screws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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