Derrick Corporation
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Derrick Corporation | Report ID | 2023010502 |
| Address | 590 Duke Road | City, State ZIP | CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK 14225 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Paint |
| Secondary Source | Sprayers, air guns-paint | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.90000, -78.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January, 17 2023, an employee was setting up for spray painting. The employee filled the unit with paint and went to put the air cap on. While doing so, the trigger on the paint gun actuated, causing paint to be injected into the employee's right ring finger. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2023, a worker at Derrick Corporation in CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with paint identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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