Lehmann Construction, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Lehmann Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 20211210946 |
| Address | 705 Maple Street | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14611 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Fasteners, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Striking and nailing handtools-powered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.15000, -77.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a powder-actuated fastener tool. The tool discharged and fired a pin into the employee's left wrist. The employee suffered damage to an artery and was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2021, a worker at Lehmann Construction, Inc. in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with fasteners, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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