TOFV, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — VICTORIA, TEXAS
| Employer | TOFV, LLC | Report ID | 2019043975 |
| Address | 5902 N Navarro St | City, State ZIP | VICTORIA, TEXAS 77904 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Screwdrivers-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Pots, pans, trays | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.84000, -96.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in an oil lube area and pulled on a bungie cord attached to an oil drain pan stand. The cord dislodged a flat tip screwdriver that was in the nipple valve of the oil drain pan. The screwdriver flew and hit the employee in the eye, causing an injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2019, a worker at TOFV, LLC in VICTORIA, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with screwdrivers-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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