American Builders Supply-Tampa Truss
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — GIBSONTON, FLORIDA
| Employer | American Builders Supply-Tampa Truss | Report ID | 20241110376 |
| Address | 13038 US Highway 41 South | City, State ZIP | GIBSONTON, FLORIDA 33534 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Scalp |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Staples |
| Secondary Source | Nailing or stapling tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321214 | Inspection # | 1787973 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.79000, -82.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stood up and walked into a hanging staple gun when the trigger was actuated and he sustained a puncture to the left side of his scalp from a 3/4" staple.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2024, a worker at American Builders Supply-Tampa Truss in GIBSONTON, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the scalp. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with staples identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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