General Atomics
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — SAN ANGELO, TEXAS
| Employer | General Atomics | Report ID | 2025054170 |
| Address | 5235 Princeton Avenue | City, State ZIP | SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 76904 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Hoisting accessories n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoists, lifts overhead, cable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336419 | Inspection # | 1826654 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.43000, -100.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading an air surveillance plane turret into a shipping container using an engine hoist. The lifting chain detached from the hook and the spreader bar struck the employee in the face, resulting in an eye injury that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2025, a worker at General Atomics in SAN ANGELO, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with hoisting accessories n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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