Neshaminy Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Open wounds, unspecified - 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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