Prokar, Inc.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — FREEPORT, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Prokar, Inc. in 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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