Builders Equipment & Tool Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Builders Equipment & Tool Company | Report ID | 2016065722 |
| Address | 2027 Independence Parkway South | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forehead |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bricks and pavers |
| Secondary Source | Chutes | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.72000, -95.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dismantling a trash chute when he was struck by a 5-pound brick that was stuck in the chute, severely lacerating his forehead and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2016, a worker at Builders Equipment & Tool Company in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forehead. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bricks and pavers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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