MFH ENVIRONMENTAL

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — EL PASO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MFH ENVIRONMENTAL in 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

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