Metallized Carbon Corp.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — OSSINING, NEW YORK
| Employer | Metallized Carbon Corp. | Report ID | 2022043118 |
| Address | 19 South Water Street | City, State ZIP | OSSINING, NEW YORK 10562 |
| Event Date | April 8, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Punch presses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.15000, -73.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the setup of a die casting machine when the lower punch broke into pieces. The broken pieces struck and punctured the employee's skin in multiple places on his torso and arms.
Incident Summary
On April 8, 2022, a worker at Metallized Carbon Corp. in OSSINING, NEW YORK suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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