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Binswanger Glass, LLC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Binswanger Glass, LLC. in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Binswanger Glass, LLC. Report ID 2015021131
Address 8100 Greenbriar Rd City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77001
Event Date February 4, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Head, unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Scrap metal
Industry (NAICS) 238150 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.69000, -95.40000

Incident Narrative

Worker was walking out from the building and was struck on the head by a falling piece of metal that was removed from an upper level window. Worker was taken to Methodist Hospital at 6565 Fanning St. in Houston, Texas, where personnel stitched his head.

Incident Summary

On February 4, 2015, a worker at Binswanger Glass, LLC. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with scrap metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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