Trees LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — WEBSTER, TEXAS
| Employer | Trees LLC | Report ID | 2020088223 |
| Address | 19279 Old Galveston Rd | City, State ZIP | WEBSTER, TEXAS 77598 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.52000, -95.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an abrasive wheel to sharpen a tool when the wheel shattered and lacerated his hand.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2020, a worker at Trees LLC in WEBSTER, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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