Kronospan LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — EASTABOGA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Kronospan LLC | Report ID | 2021075718 |
| Address | 1 Kronospan Way | City, State ZIP | EASTABOGA, ALABAMA 36260 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.60000, -86.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was greasing a bearing with a grease gun when grease punctured the skin on his left middle finger, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2021, a worker at Kronospan LLC in EASTABOGA, ALABAMA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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