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D & D Swabbing Company, L.L.C.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — PALESTINE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at D & D Swabbing Company, L.L.C. in PALESTINE, TEXAS
Employer D & D Swabbing Company, L.L.C. Report ID 20161110696
Address 3471 E US Hwy 84 City, State ZIP PALESTINE, TEXAS 75801
Event Date November 14, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.73000, -95.66000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a wire rope cutter and hammer to cut wire rope when a sliver of metal became lodged in the employee's eye. PPE was not worn at the time.

Incident Summary

On November 14, 2016, a worker at D & D Swabbing Company, L.L.C. in PALESTINE, TEXAS suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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