McCown Gordon Construction LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MANHATTAN, KANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at McCown Gordon Construction LLC in MANHATTAN, KANSAS
Employer McCown Gordon Construction LLC Report ID 2022076049
Address 112 Hays Drive City, State ZIP MANHATTAN, KANSAS 66502
Event Date July 12, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.19000, -96.62000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a reciprocating saw when a spring under tension was cut. The spring impacted the employee's hand resulting in a broken thumb that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On July 12, 2022, a worker at McCown Gordon Construction LLC in MANHATTAN, KANSAS suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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