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C & D Scrap Metal Recyclers

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at C & D Scrap Metal Recyclers in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer C & D Scrap Metal Recyclers Report ID 2020021430
Address 6775 Bingle Rd City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
Event Date February 13, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Skull fracture and intracranial injury Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal sheets, ingots, bars-nonstructural
Secondary Source Shearing machines
Industry (NAICS) 423930 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.86000, -95.48000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a shear to cut through a piece of iron. When the shear cut through, the piece of metal flew back and struck the employee in the back. He sustained a concussion, skull fracture, and a fractured rib.

Incident Summary

On February 13, 2020, a worker at C & D Scrap Metal Recyclers in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal sheets, ingots, bars-nonstructural identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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