Diyec Drywall, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Diyec Drywall, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098592 |
| Address | 4343 Woodhead St | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77098 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Nail guns-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.73000, -95.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a nail gun when a nail ricocheted back, striking the employee in the neck. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2023, a worker at Diyec Drywall, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 983 severe injury reports involving "Struck by discharged object or substance" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by discharged object or substance injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by discharged object or substance events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Georgia Pacific Wood Products LLC | CORRIGAN, TEXAS | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Painters USA, Inc. | NORMAL, ILLINOIS | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Madison-Kipp Corporation | SUN PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Nov 13, 2020 | B & D Industrial | MACON, GEORGIA | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Jul 17, 2021 | DOUBLE BARREL DOWN HOLE TECHNOLOGY | HOUSTON, TEXAS | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Jul 5, 2019 | MENARD, INC. | EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Mar 16, 2015 | Pella | WYLIE, TEXAS | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Quest Design & Fabrication, LLC | STAFFORD, TEXAS | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |