Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202484283 - Nail Richochets from Wood Striking Carpenter in Eye
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120202320 | 11/30/2006 | 1541 | 236210 | F & H Construction Co |
Abstract: On October 26, 2006, a carpenter was bending down while using a Hitachi nail gun. He was toe nailing and blocking two sections of wood together with 3.5 in. nails. As he used his nail gun, the nail struck a knot. The nail ricocheted off the knot, bounced back, and struck the employee in the right eye. The employee was not wearing protective eyewear, and he sustained a punctured eye. The employee was not hospitalized.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other building | New project or new addition | Under $50,000 | |||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120202320 | Non Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Carpenters | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Interior carpentry Fatality Cause: Other |
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