WinTek USA
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — ROYAL, ARKANSAS
| Employer | WinTek USA | Report ID | 2020087770 |
| Address | 5930 Albert Pike Road | City, State ZIP | ROYAL, ARKANSAS 71968 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.51000, -93.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 19, 2020, a piece of cracked window glass fell out while being moved, cutting an employee's right calf muscle.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2020, a worker at WinTek USA in ROYAL, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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