Diamondback Firearms
Struck by discharged object or substance — Gunshot wounds — COCOA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Diamondback Firearms | Report ID | 2024098754 |
| Address | 3400 Grissom Pkwy | City, State ZIP | COCOA, FLORIDA 32926 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Ammunition |
| Secondary Source | Firearms, air-powered guns unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332994 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.40000, -80.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a firearm that had a jam in it. To disassemble the firearm, the employee was required to pull the trigger to remove the slide. During this process, the firearm discharged and the employee suffered a bullet wound to his left hand.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2024, a worker at Diamondback Firearms in COCOA, FLORIDA suffered gunshot wounds to the hand(s), finger(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with ammunition identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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