Encore Wire Corporation
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Concussions — MCKINNEY, TEXAS
| Employer | Encore Wire Corporation | Report ID | 2021043577 |
| Address | 1329 Millwood Road | City, State ZIP | MCKINNEY, TEXAS 75069 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Motors other than vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.18000, -96.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a motor. The motor fell suddenly, swung sideways on wires it was connected to, and struck the employee's head. The employee suffered a head laceration and a concussion.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2021, a worker at Encore Wire Corporation in MCKINNEY, TEXAS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with motors other than vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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