Infinity Construction
Struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — FREEPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | Infinity Construction | Report ID | 2015064158 |
| Address | 230 North Brazos Port Blvd | City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, TEXAS 77541 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Sheet metal |
| Secondary Source | Bending, crimping machines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.97000, -95.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending sheet metal with a sheet metal bender when some of it got into a bind. As he was working to unbind the sheet metal, a piece popped up and cut him on the right bicep.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2015, a worker at Infinity Construction in FREEPORT, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c., with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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