Eagle River Homes, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Eagle River Homes, LLC | Report ID | 2025065623 |
| Address | 21 South Groffdale Road | City, State ZIP | LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA 17540 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Staples |
| Secondary Source | Nailing or stapling tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321991 | Inspection # | 1839327 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.08000, -76.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping over insulation while holding a staple gun when the gun fired a staple into their left thigh. The staple became embedded in their bone, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2025, a worker at Eagle River Homes, LLC in LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with staples identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 983 severe injury reports involving "Struck by discharged object or substance" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by discharged object or substance injuries.
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