Structural Building Systems Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | Structural Building Systems Inc. | Report ID | 2018010242 |
| Address | 5000 Euclid Ave. | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44103 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Construction debris |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1288508 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.50000, -81.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 1/8/2018, a temporary employee was doing demolition work in a bathroom when debris struck the employee in the eye, causing a retinal detachment that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2018, a worker at Structural Building Systems Inc. in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with construction debris identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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