OHL, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — WILMER, TEXAS
| Employer | OHL, Inc. | Report ID | 2015053145 |
| Address | 101 Sunridge Blvd. | City, State ZIP | WILMER, TEXAS 75172 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Strapping |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.62000, -96.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee was operating a sit-down forklift to load an outbound trailer. Upon forward motion by the trailer, the employee was struck by a metal strap which became dislodged from the interior of the trailer. The metal lacerated the left leg.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2015, a worker at OHL, Inc. in WILMER, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with strapping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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