Falcon Steel America, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Multiple types of open wounds — KAUFMAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Falcon Steel America, LLC | Report ID | 2018066366 |
| Address | 1200 Rand Road | City, State ZIP | KAUFMAN, TEXAS 75142 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple types of open wounds | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Punch presses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1326742 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.58000, -96.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a punch press when a piston came loose, striking the employee in the abdomen. The employee suffered a laceration/puncture injury.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2018, a worker at Falcon Steel America, LLC in KAUFMAN, TEXAS suffered multiple types of open wounds to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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