Carlstar Group
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Carlstar Group | Report ID | 2016076642 |
| Address | 1504 W. North Carrier Parkway | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75051 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forehead |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Wheels, tire rims |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.72000, -97.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was counting inventory and lacerated his forehead on an aluminum wheel.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2016, a worker at Carlstar Group in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forehead. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with wheels, tire rims identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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