Venture Metals International
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Abrasions, scratches — WILLS POINT, TEXAS
| Employer | Venture Metals International | Report ID | 20201211929 |
| Address | 503 V.Z. County Rd 3805 | City, State ZIP | WILLS POINT, TEXAS 75169 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.71000, -96.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee started up a shredder machine. A large wrench attached to the machine hit him in the right temple and shoulder, causing abrasions to both. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2020, a worker at Venture Metals International in WILLS POINT, TEXAS suffered abrasions, scratches to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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