Mid South Fire Solutions, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — DENTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Mid South Fire Solutions, LLC | Report ID | 2020032073 |
| Address | 1506 W. Highland St. | City, State ZIP | DENTON, TEXAS 76203 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1472333 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.20000, -97.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Air was being reintroduced to a dry pipe fire suppression system as part of an inspection. The air supply pipe burst. The pipe struck an employee standing outside the room, about 3 feet from the door. It cut his head, causing an injury that required hospitalized and stitches.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2020, a worker at Mid South Fire Solutions, LLC in DENTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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