MMM PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — AMARILLO, TEXAS
| Employer | MMM PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. | Report ID | 2018077234 |
| Address | 714 N. Buchanana | City, State ZIP | AMARILLO, TEXAS 79107 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.22000, -101.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on site when the wind picked up a 3/4-inch plywood board and threw it towards the employee. The board struck his head, causing cerebral contusions.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2018, a worker at MMM PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. in AMARILLO, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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