ACS Manufacturing, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — DENISON, TEXAS
| Employer | ACS Manufacturing, Inc. | Report ID | 2017109559 |
| Address | 1601 Commerce Blvd | City, State ZIP | DENISON, TEXAS 75020 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333611 | Inspection # | 1269858 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.78000, -96.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pneumatic rivet gun to insert rivets into pre-drilled holes when metal shavings/fragments were blown into the employee's right eye, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2017, a worker at ACS Manufacturing, Inc. in DENISON, TEXAS suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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