Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170608228 - Employee seriously injured when shot in chest by nail gun

Accident Summary Nr: 170608228 -- Report ID: 0950622 -- Event Date: 11/09/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119804052	11/17/1994	2499	0	Universal Forest Products

Abstract: On November 9, 1994, Employee #1, a lumber handler for a lumber resaw and fabrication operation, attempted to reach past a fence panel nailer who was holding a nail gun. He accidentally touched the safety shoe, causing a 2 in. ring nail to be driven through his left chest wall and into his pericardium. Employee #1 was hospitalized. A thorough review of this incident including procedures, training, and safety program disclosed no violations.

Keywords: CHEST, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, NAIL, STRUCK BY, PUNCTURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119804052			Hospitalized injury	Puncture	Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators

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