USI RG Insulation
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | USI RG Insulation | Report ID | 2023087398 |
| Address | 4275 Forest St. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80216 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Paint |
| Secondary Source | Sprayers, air guns-paint | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.77000, -104.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been painting a home. He was unclogging a low-pressure paint sprayer when the trigger was activated and his right hand was injected with paint.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2023, a worker at USI RG Insulation in DENVER, COLORADO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(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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