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EAST TEXAS PRECAST

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at EAST TEXAS PRECAST in HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS
Employer EAST TEXAS PRECAST Report ID 2015052739
Address 44855 OLD HOUSTON HWY City, State ZIP HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS 77445
Event Date May 9, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 327390 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.19000, -96.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using an oxy-torch to cut a scrap metal drum in half. The scrap metal drum was 13 feet long and 10 feet high and was lying on the ground horizontally during the work process. The employee came across a small piece on the side of the drum; when he went to cut it with the torch, he fell forward, falling 5 to 6 feet onto his face. He received facial contusions and cuts from metal shavings that were on the work floor during the cutting process. The employee received in-patient hospital care for his injuries.

Incident Summary

On May 9, 2015, a worker at EAST TEXAS PRECAST in HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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