Buckeye Welding Supply Co. Inc.
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — HENDERSON, Colorado
| Employer | Buckeye Welding Supply Co. Inc. |
| Address | 8251 Interstate 76 Service Road |
| City, State ZIP | HENDERSON, Colorado 80640 |
| Report ID | 2025032191 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2025 |
| Outcome | Eye Loss |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss |
| Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) |
| Source of Injury | Hoses except machine |
| Secondary Source | Pressurized containers n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333992 |
| Inspection # | 1809688 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.87000, -104.88000 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee was holding a nitrogen hose while another employee disconnected it. The hose shot off the tank and struck the injured employee in the face resulting in facial trauma and the loss of their left eye.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2025, a worker at Buckeye Welding Supply Co. Inc. in HENDERSON, Colorado suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with hoses except machine identified as the source of injury. The worker was eye loss.
Context
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OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment standard (29 CFR 1910.133 for general industry, 1926.102 for construction) requires employers to provide eye and face protection when workers are exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, chemical gases, and potentially injurious light radiation. The standard requires that PPE meet ANSI Z87.1 criteria. Employers must assess workplace hazards and select appropriate eye protection — safety glasses, goggles, or face shields depending on the specific hazard. Failure to provide required eye protection is one of OSHA's most frequently cited violations.
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