Portacool, LLC
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — CENTER, TEXAS
| Employer | Portacool, LLC | Report ID | 2021043045 |
| Address | 711 FM 2468 | City, State ZIP | CENTER, TEXAS 75935 |
| Event Date | April 12, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.81000, -94.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The doors on an oven blew open and struck an employee in the head. The employee developed a blood clot in the head.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2021, a worker at Portacool, LLC in CENTER, TEXAS suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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