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Canam Bridges US Inc.

Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Canam Bridges US Inc. in CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Employer Canam Bridges US Inc. Report ID 20211110097
Address 386 River Road City, State ZIP CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03743
Event Date November 22, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Body Part Hand(s), except finger(s)
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Paint
Secondary Source Sprayers, air guns-paint
Industry (NAICS) 332312 Inspection # 1565399
GPS Coordinates 43.34000, -72.38000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cleaning a high-pressure paint gun. The gun activated and injected paint into the employee's palm.

Incident Summary

On November 22, 2021, a worker at Canam Bridges US Inc. in CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with paint identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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