MERRILL IRON & STEEL INC.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
| Employer | MERRILL IRON & STEEL INC. | Report ID | 2025010928 |
| Address | 2101 N. Packer Road | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65803 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Paint, lacquer, shellac, varnish |
| Secondary Source | Handheld paint guns, sprayers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.23000, -93.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring paint from a high-pressure spray gun into a cup for touch-ups. While spraying paint from the spray gun, the paint pierced his skin and was injected into his left ring finger. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery to remove the paint from his finger.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2025, a worker at MERRILL IRON & STEEL INC. in SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with paint, lacquer, shellac, varnish identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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