International Eagle Enterprises, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Damage to other devices — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211466 |
| Address | 1458 Lomaland | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79935 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Damage to other devices | Body Part | Prosthetic and orthopedic devices of the head |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Sledges, sledgehammers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.75000, -106.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a sledge hammer, resulting in injuries to her dentures that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2023, a worker at International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered damage to other devices to the prosthetic and orthopedic devices of the head. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with sledges, sledgehammers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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