BARBER TRUCKING, INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — PALMER, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | BARBER TRUCKING, INC. | Report ID | 2017077035 |
| Address | Parking lot near, 24 3rd St. | City, State ZIP | PALMER, MASSACHUSETTS 01069 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Bungee cords |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.20000, -72.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was securing tarps over a load of lumber with bungee straps. The "s" hook came out of the grommet and the bungee strap recoiled and the "s" hook struck the employee's right eye resulting in a severe laceration.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2017, a worker at BARBER TRUCKING, INC. in PALMER, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with bungee cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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