FX5 Construction
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic — DECATUR, TEXAS
| Employer | FX5 Construction | Report ID | 2024109382 |
| Address | 1481 Farm to Market Road 2264 | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, TEXAS 76234 |
| Event Date | October 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Chips, pellets metal |
| Secondary Source | Drills, braces, drivers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.19000, -97.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was drilling a screw into wood. A metal particle entered the employee's eye, injuring it.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2024, a worker at FX5 Construction in DECATUR, TEXAS suffered eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with chips, pellets metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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