BWFS Industries, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Bruises, contusions — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | BWFS Industries, LLC | Report ID | 2016010097 |
| Address | 5637 Etheline Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77039 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.90000, -95.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to lift a metal grate off of a burn table for cleaning purposes. Using a two-hook chain sling, the employee used one of the hooks with the other being left to dangle. The other hook got caught under the frame of the burn table. When the employee went to lift the grate, the hook that was unknowingly caught came free, flying across and striking the employee in the face. The employee suffered contusions to the face, nose, left cheek, and right forehead.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2016, a worker at BWFS Industries, LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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