Skinner Masonry, LLP

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — PROSPER, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Skinner Masonry, LLP in PROSPER, TEXAS
Employer Skinner Masonry, LLP Report ID 2018032497
Address 200 S Main City, State ZIP PROSPER, TEXAS 75078
Event Date March 13, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Hand grinders-powered
Industry (NAICS) 238140 Inspection # 1301980
GPS Coordinates 33.23000, -96.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a hand grinder when part of the grinder wheel blade came loose and struck his right eye, puncturing it and requiring hospitalization. The grinder was guarded a the time.

Incident Summary

On March 13, 2018, a worker at Skinner Masonry, LLP in PROSPER, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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