United Enterprises Construction, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Avulsions, enucleations - FORT LOUDON, Pennsylvania
| Employer | United Enterprises Construction, LLC |
| Address | 10375 Pulp Run Trail |
| City, State ZIP | FORT LOUDON, Pennsylvania 17224 |
| Report ID | 20171212163 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Eye Loss |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations |
| Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Plastic chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Plastic, PVC, or rubber pipes and tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.99000, -77.92000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was drilling a mounting hole into a piece of PVC pipe when the pipe shattered. A shard then struck the employee's eye, resulting in a possible eye loss and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2017, a worker at United Enterprises Construction, LLC in FORT LOUDON, Pennsylvania suffered avulsions, enucleations to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with plastic chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, eye loss.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment standard (29 CFR 1910.133 for general industry, 1926.102 for construction) requires employers to provide eye and face protection when workers are exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, chemical gases, and potentially injurious light radiation. The standard requires that PPE meet ANSI Z87.1 criteria. Employers must assess workplace hazards and select appropriate eye protection, safety glasses, goggles, or face shields depending on the specific hazard. Failure to provide required eye protection is one of OSHA's most frequently cited violations.
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