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Roywell LLC

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — REFUGIO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Roywell LLC in REFUGIO, TEXAS
Employer Roywell LLC Report ID 2019043582
Address 200 US Hwy 183 City, State ZIP REFUGIO, TEXAS 78377
Event Date April 6, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Hoses
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # 1392795
GPS Coordinates 28.31000, -97.27000

Incident Narrative

An employee was transferring chemicals from a chemical tote into a tanker truck when the hose whipped out of the tote and struck the employee on the chin. The employee's jaw was broken.

Incident Summary

On April 6, 2019, a worker at Roywell LLC in REFUGIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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