Wright Service Center
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — CYPRESS, TEXAS
| Employer | Wright Service Center | Report ID | 2019054583 |
| Address | 14140 CYPRESS NORTH HOUSTON RD | City, State ZIP | CYPRESS, TEXAS 77429 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Scrap, waste, debris, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.94000, -95.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hammer to remove a sprocket when a piece broke off the sprocket and embedded into his left knee. It required surgical removal.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2019, a worker at Wright Service Center in CYPRESS, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with scrap, waste, debris, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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