Trees LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — WEBSTER, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Trees LLC in 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.

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