Roofing Innovations LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — VAN WERT, OHIO
| Employer | Roofing Innovations LLC | Report ID | 2024087763 |
| Address | 418 George St | City, State ZIP | VAN WERT, OHIO 45891 |
| Event Date | August 22, 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) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.86000, -84.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was straddling the peak of a roof while nailing down a ridge cap. The employee's nail gun shot a nail into his knee.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2024, a worker at Roofing Innovations LLC in VAN WERT, 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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