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Silversand Services

Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Silversand Services in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Silversand Services Report ID 2024032059
Address 650 Meyerland Plaza Mall City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77096
Event Date March 6, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures Body Part Ears and facial region unspecified
Event Type Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. Source of Injury Other tools, instruments, equipment n.e.c.
Secondary Source Agricultural rotary mower, flail mower
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.68000, -95.46000

Incident Narrative

A rotary lawnmower struck a penny, which flew into the face of an employee who was blowing leaves nearby. The penny became embedded in the employee's face and required surgical removal.

Incident Summary

On March 6, 2024, a worker at Silversand Services in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the ears and facial region unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c., with other tools, instruments, equipment n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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