The Inn at Poland Way
Gun discharge accidental or intent unknown — Gunshot wounds — POLAND, OHIO
| Employer | The Inn at Poland Way | Report ID | 2024043320 |
| Address | 6501 Poland Way | City, State ZIP | POLAND, OHIO 44514 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Gunshot wounds | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Gun discharge accidental or intent unknown | Source of Injury | Handguns |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.01000, -80.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sustained a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the leg when her purse fell on the floor and the gun inside the purse discharged.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2024, a worker at The Inn at Poland Way in POLAND, OHIO suffered gunshot wounds to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as gun discharge accidental or intent unknown, with handguns identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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