Dakota Bodies
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — LIBERTY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Dakota Bodies | Report ID | 2023087772 |
| Address | 2901 Heartland Drive | City, State ZIP | LIBERTY, MISSOURI 64068 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Welding, cutting, and blow torches |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.28000, -94.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding when hot welding wire from their gun went through their glove, puncturing their right index finger.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2023, a worker at Dakota Bodies in LIBERTY, MISSOURI suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with welding, cutting, and blow torches identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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