Top Notch Temporaries, Inc.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MILFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | Top Notch Temporaries, Inc. | Report ID | 2019011029 |
| Address | 143 HCR 4361 | City, State ZIP | MILFORD, TEXAS 76670 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.10000, -96.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a heavy steel door when a strong wind blew the door closed striking the employee's head.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2019, a worker at Top Notch Temporaries, Inc. in MILFORD, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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