Christensen Lumber, Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SPRING HILL, KANSAS
| Employer | Christensen Lumber, Inc | Report ID | 2022086832 |
| Address | 20300 W 207th St | City, State ZIP | SPRING HILL, KANSAS 66083 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321214 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.75000, -94.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing trusses by attempting to remove a metal bracket from a truss. The employee was using two hammers, one as a pry bar and the other to strike the first hammer. A piece of one of the hammers broke off and punctured the employee's neck.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2022, a worker at Christensen Lumber, Inc in SPRING HILL, KANSAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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