Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Employer Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. Report ID 20231110309
Address Spohn Hospital South, 5950 Saratoga Blvd City, State ZIP CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78414
Event Date November 8, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Secondary Source Mowing machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # 1710198
GPS Coordinates 27.68000, -97.37000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trimming vegetation near an area where another employee was mowing. The mower picked up a piece of metal debris in the grass and ejected it; it struck the first employee in the jaw/neck area, causing a laceration and fracture to his jaw.

Incident Summary

On November 8, 2023, a worker at Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. 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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