METTON AMERICA
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | METTON AMERICA | Report ID | 2019088539 |
| Address | 2727 MILLER CUT OFF RD. | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forehead |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Agitators, mixers-earth, mineral | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.72000, -95.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to use a portable concrete mixer along with two other employees when the lid of the cement mixer came off and hit the top of the employee's forehead, causing a laceration just behind the hairline.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2019, a worker at METTON AMERICA in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forehead. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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