BWJ Metal Works
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — ABILENE, TEXAS
| Employer | BWJ Metal Works | Report ID | 2021054104 |
| Address | 3125 E. Hwy 80 | City, State ZIP | ABILENE, TEXAS 79601 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Secondary Source | Sandblasters-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.44000, -99.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a sand blaster machine. After the sand blaster was reassembled, the employee then turned on the generator to check the pressure. The employee went back to check the drum and air was escaping. The employee noticed that the hose was slipping off. The employee grabbed the hose and it slipped off and struck the employee on the left side of the head resulting in a laceration and a swollen left eye.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2021, a worker at BWJ Metal Works in ABILENE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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