Shaw Material Handling Systems, Inc.

Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Shaw Material Handling Systems, Inc. in RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS
Employer Shaw Material Handling Systems, Inc. Report ID 2024054656
Address 3100 E Main St City, State ZIP RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS 72802
Event Date May 28, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified Body Part Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Lubricating fluids
Secondary Source Other handtools n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 333924 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 35.27000, -93.09000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a battery powered grease gun to service a pallet jack. The hose of the grease gun developed a pinhole leak and grease was injected into the employee's right hand.

Incident Summary

On May 28, 2024, a worker at Shaw Material Handling Systems, Inc. in RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the hand(s), finger(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating fluids identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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