Thermal Seal Duct Systems, Inc.
Struck by object dropped by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Thermal Seal Duct Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 20241211487 |
| Address | 4209 N Hwy 77 Frontage Road | City, State ZIP | PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA 74601 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person | Source of Injury | Ducts any material |
| Secondary Source | Workers engaging in team lift | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.71000, -97.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping another employee carry a piece of square duct that was 24" by 24" by 5' long when it slipped out of his hand. He received a laceration to his left forearm and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2024, a worker at Thermal Seal Duct Systems, Inc. in PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with ducts any material identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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