Workers With Nail-Gun Injuries Seek Treatment In The ER | Workers Compensation Lawyer Toledo, OH

Speed, ease of use, and the availability of nail guns have made them a common tool in workplaces like residential construction and wood-product fabrication.
Around 4% of nail-gun resulted in fractured bones, 66% were injuries to upper half of the body, mostly to the hands and fingers, 24% were injuries to the lower half of the body.
Examples of other nail-gun related injuries include:
o Eye injuries from foreign objects, or corneal abrasions
o Dental injuries
o Musculoskeletal injuries
o Sprains or Strains or Tendonitis
o Nerve damage from tool use
o Finger dislocation from reaching and lifting a tool
o Lacerations or Electrical burns
o Noise-induced hearing difficulty
In 2005 there were around 1,500 workers hospitalized for nail gun related injuries; their injuries included Nails embedded in their head, joints, or bones, Fractures caused from nail puncturing, and Infected puncture wounds. Usually the workers were not hospitalized just treated and released.

If you or someone you know has been hurt while on the job in Ohio, call our Toledo, Workers Compensation Claim attorneys at 800.637.8170 for a free case evaluation or to request your free copy of The Ohio Work Injury Book.