J&M Contracting Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — CLEVELAND, TEXAS
| Employer | J&M Contracting Inc. | Report ID | 2016109324 |
| Address | State Highway 105 | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, TEXAS 77327 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Automobile | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.33000, -95.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a highway, pouring concrete on a part of the road, when a car sped into the construction zone. The car hit a wood plank, which ejected toward the employee, striking him in the face and causing major swelling and bruising. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2016, a worker at J&M Contracting Inc. in CLEVELAND, TEXAS suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood, lumber, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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