Rytec Corporation
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — JACKSON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Rytec Corporation | Report ID | 2024010307 |
| Address | W223 N16601 Cedar Parkway | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, WISCONSIN 53037 |
| Event Date | January 12, 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) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1721990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.32000, -88.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was building a shipping crate when their knee was struck with a pneumatic nail gun. This triggered the nail gun and shot a 2-inch nail into the employee's knee.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2024, a worker at Rytec Corporation in JACKSON, WISCONSIN 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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