InteFrame Components LLC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — NAMPA, IDAHO
| Employer | InteFrame Components LLC. | Report ID | 2023087853 |
| Address | 1102 N. Franklin Blvd. | City, State ZIP | NAMPA, IDAHO 83687 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Parts and materials, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321214 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.59000, -116.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up a jig to start building the next set of trusses. They needed to remove and relocate a metal puck to adjust for the new truss jig setup. The employee struck the puck with a hammer and a piece of the puck sheared off and penetrated the employee's upper abdomen. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2023, a worker at InteFrame Components LLC. in NAMPA, IDAHO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the abdomen, 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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