Tech Systems, Inc.
Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON
| Employer | Tech Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2024098816 |
| Address | 2106 Scorpion Ave, Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | City, State ZIP | SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON 98315 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, spikes |
| Secondary Source | Other hammers, mallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.69000, -122.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hammer to remove nails from a large wooden freight pallet. A nail in the hammer claw came loose and struck the employee's right eye, resulting in a globe rupture that required surgery to repair.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2024, a worker at Tech Systems, Inc. in SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c., with nails, brads, tacks, spikes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 48 severe injury reports involving "Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. injuries.
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