Potamkin Baytown HY, LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Avulsions, enucleations - BAYTOWN, Texas

LOSS OF EYE, Worker lost an eye at Potamkin Baytown HY, LLC in BAYTOWN, Texas
Employer Potamkin Baytown HY, LLC
Address 4343 East Freeway
City, State ZIP BAYTOWN, Texas 77521
Report ID 2023076842
Event Date July 28, 2023
Outcome Eye Loss
Nature of Injury Avulsions, enucleations
Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 441110
Inspection # 1693364
GPS Coordinates 29.80409, -94.99392

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Incident Narrative

An employee was replacing a spring-charged rear hatch strut on a vehicle when the part came apart. The hatch strut contacted the corner of the employee's eyes and nose, resulting in a loss of an eye.

Incident Summary

On July 28, 2023, a worker at Potamkin Baytown HY, LLC in BAYTOWN, Texas suffered avulsions, enucleations to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was eye loss.

Context

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Frequently Asked Questions

OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment standard (29 CFR 1910.133 for general industry, 1926.102 for construction) requires employers to provide eye and face protection when workers are exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, chemical gases, and potentially injurious light radiation. The standard requires that PPE meet ANSI Z87.1 criteria. Employers must assess workplace hazards and select appropriate eye protection, safety glasses, goggles, or face shields depending on the specific hazard. Failure to provide required eye protection is one of OSHA's most frequently cited violations.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

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