Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202444485 - Employee Shoots Self with Nail Gun and Punctures Wrist
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307460998 | 08/18/2006 | 1761 | 238160 | Mayer Roofing Inc |
Abstract: At approximately 3:00 p.m. on July 17, 2006, Employee #1 inadvertently shot himself with a nail gun while nailing down roof tiles as he walked on top of the roof. Employee #1 stepped on the edge of the tile, twisted his ankle and lost his balance while holding a nail gun with his finger on the trigger in his right hand. Employee #1 suffered a serious injury when the nail gun discharged and embedded a nail in his left wrist. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital and underwent surgery. Employee #1 was hospitalized for four days.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | $250,000 to $500,000 | 1 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307460998 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Roofers |
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