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Longhorn Insulation Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — SEMINOLE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Longhorn Insulation Inc. in SEMINOLE, TEXAS
Employer Longhorn Insulation Inc. Report ID 2022032810
Address 32.75, -102.68 City, State ZIP SEMINOLE, TEXAS 79360
Event Date March 29, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions Body Part Head and trunk
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Secondary Source High winds, gusts, turbulence
Industry (NAICS) 238310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.67000, -102.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing insulation. The employee was struck in the head by a sheet of plywood that had been blown by the wind. The employee suffered a concussion and broken ribs.

Incident Summary

On March 29, 2022, a worker at Longhorn Insulation Inc. in SEMINOLE, TEXAS suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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