Security Fire Systems, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Security Fire Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2017064971 |
| Address | 5909 Harry Hines Blvd | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75235 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Container caps, lids, covers |
| Secondary Source | Pressure lines, except hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1242427 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.81000, -96.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing the cap on a temporary stand pipe when a pressure buildup inside the pipe caused the cap to fly off and hit him in the face, cutting his upper lip.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2017, a worker at Security Fire Systems, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the lip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with container caps, lids, covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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