Tri-Element Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — 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.
Context
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