Robinson Renovation & Custom Homes, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Robinson Renovation & Custom Homes, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211396 |
| Address | 4228 SW 78th Street | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32608 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Nail guns-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.61000, -82.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing wood trim surrounding a skylight inside a home. While holding a piece of trim in it's desired location, his pneumatic nail gun discharged, sending a 3/4-inch pin nail into his left forearm.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2023, a worker at Robinson Renovation & Custom Homes, Inc. in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the forearm(s). 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
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