Shaw Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — 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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