Tab Construction
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Tab Construction | Report ID | 2017010908 |
| Address | 4153 S. 67th St | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68117 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -96.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on equipment when a spring broke and a piece struck the employee's face causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2017, a worker at Tab Construction in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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