Conner Industries
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — 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.
Context
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