3S Americas, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — PANHANDLE, TEXAS
| Employer | 3S Americas, Inc. | Report ID | 2025032291 |
| Address | 578 FM 1342, Panhandle, TX, | City, State ZIP | PANHANDLE, TEXAS 79068 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.41000, -101.52000 | ||
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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