River City Recycling
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | River City Recycling | Report ID | 20190910064 |
| Address | 1949 Hormel Dr. | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78219 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Plastic, PVC, or rubber pipes and tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.44000, -98.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sorting on a conveyor line. PVC mini blinds were coming down the belt when one became caught in the belt and then struck the employee in the center of his chest, causing contusions.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2019, a worker at River City Recycling in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with plastic, pvc, or rubber pipes and tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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