W. Brown Enterprises, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS
| Employer | W. Brown Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2023032591 |
| Address | Off Hwy 5 in Van Alstyne | City, State ZIP | VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS 75495 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.42000, -96.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was looking for a leak in a cluster of hydraulic hoses. A foot lever was tapped, causing hydraulic fluid to shoot out of the damaged hose and puncture the employee's right index finger.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2023, a worker at W. Brown Enterprises, Inc. in VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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