Plumb House, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Open wounds involving internal organs, major blood vessels — CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Plumb House, Inc. | Report ID | 2024109787 |
| Address | 170 Central Avenue | City, State ZIP | CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS 02150 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Body Part | Lung(s), pleura |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, spikes |
| Secondary Source | Nailing or stapling tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236116 | Inspection # | 1783084 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.38000, -71.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A co-worker's nail gun fired into an employee's back, resulting in a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2024, a worker at Plumb House, Inc. in CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS suffered open wounds involving internal organs, major blood vessels to the lung(s), pleura. 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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