Sigma Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Sigma Corporation | Report ID | 2016021645 |
| Address | 5000 Askins Lane | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77093 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Sandblasters-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.87000, -95.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sandblasting metal parts when he lost control of the sandblasting gun. The gun dropped and spun around, blasting him in the stomach. His stomach was lacerated and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2016, a worker at Sigma Corporation in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with sandblasters-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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