Spec's Family Partners
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Spec's Family Partners | Report ID | 2017098586 |
| Address | 8622 Stella Link | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77025 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Bottles, jugs, flasks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68000, -95.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lifted a four-pack of beer bottles to scan it. The wet bottom gave way, and a bottle fell on her right middle finger, severing the tendons.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2017, a worker at Spec's Family Partners in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with bottles, jugs, flasks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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