Intren, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
| Employer | Intren, LLC | Report ID | 2022064915 |
| Address | 5917 S. 9th St. | City, State ZIP | SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI 64506 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Pile drivers, tamping machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.71000, -94.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a hydraulic tamper. Hydraulic oil leaked from a pinhole in its hose and was injected into the employee's left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2022, a worker at Intren, LLC in SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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