Potamkin Baytown HY, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Avulsions, enucleations - 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.
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