Viking Packing Specialist
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — CATOOSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Viking Packing Specialist | Report ID | 2025032661 |
| Address | 5505 N. Birdcreek Ave | City, State ZIP | CATOOSA, OKLAHOMA 74015 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, spikes |
| Secondary Source | Nailing or stapling tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.18000, -95.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pneumatic nail gun to assemble crates. A nail punctured the employee's left index finger.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2025, a worker at Viking Packing Specialist in CATOOSA, OKLAHOMA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. 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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