Progress Rail
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — CENTER, TEXAS
| Employer | Progress Rail | Report ID | 2019043989 |
| Address | 349 County Road 1005 | City, State ZIP | CENTER, TEXAS 75935 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Sledges, sledgehammers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.75000, -94.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a sledgehammer to remove a bearing from a completed wheel set. A piece of metal broke off the sledgehammer and penetrated the employee's bicep.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2019, a worker at Progress Rail in CENTER, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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