DLHG Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
| Employer | DLHG Inc. | Report ID | 2021054295 |
| Address | 121 Bear Paw | City, State ZIP | GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78628 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers |
| Secondary Source | Glass building materials | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238150 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.64000, -97.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping co-workers to set a 3/8" tempered glass material in the shower with suction cups. During installation, the glass shattered and cut the employee's right forearm.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2021, a worker at DLHG Inc. in GEORGETOWN, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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