Asset Living
Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — TYLER, TEXAS
| Employer | Asset Living | Report ID | 2022097995 |
| Address | 410 N. Broadway | City, State ZIP | TYLER, TEXAS 75702 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 531311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.35000, -95.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing an air conditioning coil. As he was soldering the copper lines, a valve popped off and struck his eye.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2022, a worker at Asset Living in TYLER, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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