Appia Wind Services
Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — ROSCOE, TEXAS
| Employer | Appia Wind Services | Report ID | 2024087990 |
| Address | Mesquite Star Wind Farm, Tower LO5 | City, State ZIP | ROSCOE, TEXAS 79545 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Drums, pulleys, sheaves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.44000, -100.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing an inspection on the inside of a wind tower blade. They removed a blade hole cover with a chain and come-along and the cover lacerated their left arm (including an artery) above the bicep.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2024, a worker at Appia Wind Services in ROSCOE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c., with caps, lids, covers n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 48 severe injury reports involving "Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. injuries.
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