Clayton Supply
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — HILLSBORO, TEXAS
| Employer | Clayton Supply | Report ID | 2019055084 |
| Address | 216 Pecos St. | City, State ZIP | HILLSBORO, TEXAS 76645 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.02000, -97.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing broken glass into a hopper when the glass hit another piece of glass, which then struck the employee. The employee suffered a severe laceration to the lower forearm.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2019, a worker at Clayton Supply in HILLSBORO, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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