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Binswanger Glass

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Binswanger Glass in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Binswanger Glass Report ID 2023010587
Address 7825 Park Place Blvd City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77087
Event Date January 18, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers
Secondary Source Windows, openings
Industry (NAICS) 238150 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.68000, -95.28000

Incident Narrative

An employee was replacing a plate of glass in a broken window. As he was pulling the broken glass out, a large shard fell down his left arm to his left foot. It lacerated his arm and the toe next to his big toe. He was hospitalized and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On January 18, 2023, a worker at Binswanger Glass in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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