Tri-Element Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — GONZALES, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Tri-Element Inc. in GONZALES, TEXAS
Employer Tri-Element Inc. Report ID 2015031213
Address Hwy 183 City, State ZIP GONZALES, TEXAS 78629
Event Date March 16, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Wire, cables-nonelectrical
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.50000, -97.45000

Incident Narrative

An employee was retrieving mud flaps to reinstall on a truck. A cotter pin on the winch line, which was secured to the rear of the truck, came loose. The wire on the driver's side became unsecure and struck the employee on the left side, below the shoulder and back.

Incident Summary

On March 16, 2015, a worker at Tri-Element Inc. in GONZALES, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wire, cables-nonelectrical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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