Conner Industries

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — CONROE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Conner Industries in CONROE, TEXAS
Employer Conner Industries Report ID 2023043424
Address 104 Fm 3083 Rd1 City, State ZIP CONROE, TEXAS 77301
Event Date April 17, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Secondary Source Saw blades-unattached
Industry (NAICS) 321920 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.31000, -95.41000

Incident Narrative

An employee was setting up a work cell with a band saw for production. As he went to make an adjustment, the blade broke and a piece bounced off the floor and struck him in the abdomen, resulting in a laceration.

Incident Summary

On April 17, 2023, a worker at Conner Industries in CONROE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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