NORTH VENICE, FLORIDA—
PGT Industries, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance · Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at PGT Industries, Inc., 1070 Technology Dr., NORTH VENICE, FLORIDA 34275 on — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
A pressure-activated nail gun made contact with an employee's knee, causing a 3-inch nail to puncture the knee.
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