Priority Plumbing LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Priority Plumbing LLC | Report ID | 2022032765 |
| Address | 16610 Barker Springs | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77084 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Toilets, urinals |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.78000, -95.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to throw a toilet into a dumpster. The toilet fell back and lacerated the employee's arm. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2022, a worker at Priority Plumbing LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with toilets, urinals identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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