Prokar, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — FREEPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | Prokar, Inc. | Report ID | 2020043740 |
| Address | 5618 TX 332 | City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, TEXAS 77541 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.99000, -95.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a grinder on a metal railcar running board. The wheel on the grinder came off and lacerated his left thigh.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2020, a worker at Prokar, Inc. in FREEPORT, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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