Capstan Atlantic
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — WRENTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Capstan Atlantic | Report ID | 2022108647 |
| Address | 10 Cushing Drive | City, State ZIP | WRENTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02093 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332919 | Inspection # | 1625626 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.08000, -71.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a gear coining machine when a part he was working on exploded, causing shrapnel to strike his chest.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2022, a worker at Capstan Atlantic in WRENTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the chest, 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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