Neshaminy Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Open wounds, unspecified - SWEDESBORO, New Jersey

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Neshaminy Electrical Contractors, Inc. in SWEDESBORO, New Jersey
Employer Neshaminy Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Address Logan North Industrial Park
City, State ZIP SWEDESBORO, New Jersey 08085
Report ID 2021064496
Event Date June 2, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Open wounds, unspecified
Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Screwdrivers-nonpowered
Secondary Source Drills-powered
Industry (NAICS) 238210
GPS Coordinates 39.45000, -75.21000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was using a screwdriver to clean out a hole saw attached to a drill. The drill was activated and the blunt end of the screwdriver struck the employee in the right eye. The employee suffered bleeding to the eye and permanent vision loss.

Incident Summary

On June 2, 2021, a worker at Neshaminy Electrical Contractors, Inc. in SWEDESBORO, New Jersey suffered open wounds, unspecified to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with screwdrivers-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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