Pella Corporation
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Pella Corporation | Report ID | 2025010471 |
| Address | 2000 Proline Place | City, State ZIP | GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17325 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Chest unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Vehicle and machine parts unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Other metal, wood, and special material machinery n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.83000, -77.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a preventative maintenance check of a machine. While the machine was being cycled for a function check, a piece of its upper punch broke off and punctured the employee's chest.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2025, a worker at Pella Corporation in GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the chest unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with vehicle and machine parts unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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