WESCO Distribution
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — IRVING, TEXAS
| Employer | WESCO Distribution | Report ID | 2020076443 |
| Address | 9400 North Royal Lane, Suite 100 | City, State ZIP | IRVING, TEXAS 75063 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.93000, -97.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working to free a stuck overhead door. While trying to get a roller back into the track, a bottom plate which was under tension, came loose, and sprung up striking the employee in the forehead. The employee sustained a forehead laceration and possible skull fracture in the frontal lobe area.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2020, a worker at WESCO Distribution in IRVING, TEXAS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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