Texian Fence LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Texian Fence LLC | Report ID | 2025011021 |
| Address | Eichorn Ave | City, State ZIP | BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS 78520 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Scalp |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, spikes |
| Secondary Source | Nailing or stapling tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.96000, -97.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending over to pick fence pickets up off the ground. He contacted the tip of a nail gun while standing up, causing it to discharge a nail. The employee sustained a puncture to the head just above the ear.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2025, a worker at Texian Fence LLC in BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the scalp. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with nails, brads, tacks, spikes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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