Trac-Work Inc.
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Trac-Work Inc. | Report ID | 2025076964 |
| Address | 2929 Storey Ln | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75220 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Chips, pellets metal |
| Secondary Source | Sledges, sledgehammers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.86000, -96.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were hammering railroad spikes onto railroad ties when shrapnel splintered off the metal head of the spike maul. A metal fragment pierced the injured employee's upper left arm.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2025, a worker at Trac-Work Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with chips, pellets metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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