RECYCLING EXPRESS INC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | RECYCLING EXPRESS INC | Report ID | 2024010181 |
| Address | 4164 Dane Ave | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45223 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, spikes |
| Secondary Source | Nailing or stapling tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1724480 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.16000, -84.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 8, 2024, an employee was repairing pallets using a nail gun when he was shot twice in the right knee with nails. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2024, a worker at RECYCLING EXPRESS INC in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with nails, brads, tacks, spikes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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