KOKEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC.

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. - Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk - SAINT LOUIS, Missouri

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at KOKEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC. in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
Employer KOKEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC.
Address 1631 Dr. Martin Luthur King Drive
City, State ZIP SAINT LOUIS, Missouri 63106
Report ID 2023065216
Event Date June 13, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Secondary Source Table saws
Industry (NAICS) 337127
Inspection # 1677859
GPS Coordinates 38.63000, -90.20000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a board on the table saw. The board kicked back and struck him in the stomach area, resulting in a perforation of the small intestine.

Incident Summary

On June 13, 2023, a worker at KOKEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC. in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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