L & L Metal Fabrication
Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified — Concussions — TONTITOWN, ARKANSAS
| Employer | L & L Metal Fabrication | Report ID | 2021021663 |
| Address | 1064 East Henri De Tonti Blvd | City, State ZIP | TONTITOWN, ARKANSAS 72770 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.17000, -94.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was observing the metal fabrication process. The employee was struck in the head by a small metal projectile created from the fabrication process, resulting in a laceration to the forehead and a possible concussion.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2021, a worker at L & L Metal Fabrication in TONTITOWN, ARKANSAS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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