Wisenbaker Builder Services

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — HILLSBORO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wisenbaker Builder Services in HILLSBORO, TEXAS
Employer Wisenbaker Builder Services Report ID 2017032377
Address 404 Hawkins St. City, State ZIP HILLSBORO, TEXAS 76645
Event Date March 15, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Structural elements, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 337110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.00000, -97.13000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using the forks of a forklift to remove a post. When the post was pulled up, it struck the employee in the face fracturing the jaw.

Incident Summary

On March 15, 2017, a worker at Wisenbaker Builder Services in HILLSBORO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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