Quantum Mechanical Services

Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Quantum Mechanical Services in ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS
Employer Quantum Mechanical Services Report ID 2025032164
Address 2103 Demory Ln City, State ZIP ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS 78336
Event Date March 6, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. Source of Injury Vehicle and machine parts unspecified
Secondary Source Material and personnel handling machinery unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 27.91000, -97.17000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on the ground lifting a sheet metal economizer (hood) weighing approximately 40 to 50 pounds to the roof of a school for installation on an HVAC unit. During the lift, the load shifted and struck the employee's right forearm, causing a severe laceration that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On March 6, 2025, a worker at Quantum Mechanical Services in ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with vehicle and machine parts unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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