Southwest electric
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MENTONE, TEXAS
| Employer | Southwest electric | Report ID | 2016032237 |
| Address | San antonio battery | City, State ZIP | MENTONE, TEXAS 79754 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.78000, -103.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Workers were testing the rotation on a motor when a shaft cover on the machine became dislodged and hit a nearby employee in the left lower leg. The resulting impact fractured the employee's tibia and fibula, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2016, a worker at Southwest electric in MENTONE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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