MFH ENVIRONMENTAL
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | MFH ENVIRONMENTAL | Report ID | 2019099755 |
| Address | 1932 W. PAISANO | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79922 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.76000, -106.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing out a window and onto a roof ledge when he slipped. While trying to hold on and break his fall, his right forearm contacted glass from a possible broken window and was lacerated.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2019, a worker at MFH ENVIRONMENTAL in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 341 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. injuries.
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