3S Americas, Inc.

Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Fractures - PANHANDLE, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at 3S Americas, Inc. in PANHANDLE, Texas
Employer 3S Americas, Inc.
Address 578 FM 1342, Panhandle, TX,
City, State ZIP PANHANDLE, Texas 79068
Report ID 2025032291
Event Date March 10, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Other multiple ear(s), facial locations
Event Type Struck by other falling object n.e.c.
Source of Injury Chains
Secondary Source Hoists, lifts overhead, cable
Industry (NAICS) 333922
GPS Coordinates 35.41000, -101.52000

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Incident Narrative

An installation technician for a wind turbine lift was using a chain hoist to move materials up a tower. The chain storage unit overflowed; the chain spilled and fell about 40-50 feet down the tower. It struck the injured employee in the face, causing fractures to their nose and cheekbones.

Incident Summary

On March 10, 2025, a worker at 3S Americas, Inc. in PANHANDLE, Texas suffered fractures to the other multiple ear(s), facial locations. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with chains identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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