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Sterling Industrial Refrigeration, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Burns and other injuries, n.e.c. — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sterling Industrial Refrigeration, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Sterling Industrial Refrigeration, Inc. Report ID 2023109712
Address 6650 Pine Vista Lane City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
Event Date October 20, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Burns and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Head and neck
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Valves, nozzles
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # 1706121
GPS Coordinates 29.85000, -95.48000

Incident Narrative

Employees were on the roof repairing the ammonia refrigeration system and changing a hand expansion valve due to corrosion. As the employees were prying off the stuck hand valve, it popped off and struck the injured employee's face. The valve had residual anhydrous ammonia on it. The employee sustained a laceration to his face, burns to the face and throat, and corneal damage to his eyes.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2023, a worker at Sterling Industrial Refrigeration, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered burns and other injuries, n.e.c. to the head and neck. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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