Howard Industries
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Howard Industries | Report ID | 2015060213 |
| Address | 3225 Pendorff Road | City, State ZIP | LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI 39441 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Metal materials-nonstructural, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.65000, -89.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee dropped steel he was carrying. The steel struck the employee's left bicep, cutting an artery. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery to repair the artery.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2015, a worker at Howard Industries in LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with metal materials-nonstructural, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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