HELLAS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — BEEVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | HELLAS CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Report ID | 2016010132 |
| Address | 1902 N. Adam St | City, State ZIP | BEEVILLE, TEXAS 78102 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.41000, -97.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting concrete when a piece of concrete chipped off and struck the employee's left eye. The employee required surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2016, a worker at HELLAS CONSTRUCTION, INC. in BEEVILLE, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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