Vallen
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — PASADENA, TEXAS
| Employer | Vallen | Report ID | 20201110648 |
| Address | 4300 Pasadena Fwy | City, State ZIP | PASADENA, TEXAS 77503 |
| Event Date | November 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forehead |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423840 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71000, -95.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rebuilding a water hydrant. The employee removed the head from the hydrant and then went to the truck to get a rebuild kit. The employee was returning to the hydrant when he was struck by hydrant parts. The employee sustained a 6 to 8-inch laceration to the forehead.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2020, a worker at Vallen in PASADENA, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forehead. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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