Shuster's Building Components
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — IRWIN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Shuster's Building Components | Report ID | 2025065822 |
| Address | 2920 Clay Pike | City, State ZIP | IRWIN, PENNSYLVANIA 15642 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Staples |
| Secondary Source | Nailing or stapling tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 337212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.29000, -79.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a staple gun to attach a head onto a door unit when a staple shot into his left wrist, resulting in a puncture wound.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2025, a worker at Shuster's Building Components in IRWIN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the wrist(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
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