Incident date: 2016-03-03
NAICS industry code: 238210

An employee was clearing a jam on a powder-actuated tool when the tool discharged. The actuating piston struck the employee's right palm, requiring surgery.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c.
code_source: title: Striking and nailing handtools-powered, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
code_body: title: Hand(s), except finger(s)
severity: moderate