H.M. RICHARDS, INC.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — GUNTOWN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | H.M. RICHARDS, INC. | Report ID | 2023098590 |
| Address | 120 HM Richards Way | City, State ZIP | GUNTOWN, MISSISSIPPI 38849 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Staples |
| Secondary Source | Stapling tools-electric or pneumatic | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 337121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.44000, -88.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was building wood frames using a frame stapler when a staple discharged into their left wrist.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2023, a worker at H.M. RICHARDS, INC. in GUNTOWN, MISSISSIPPI suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with staples identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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