Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Coca Cola Southwest Beverages LLC, 11001 Gateway West, EL PASO, TEXAS 79935
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the eye(s).
Final narrative
An employee dropped a case of 8 oz. glass bottles on top of another case of product while building orders. One of the glass bottles inside the case burst and pieces of glass shot up and struck his right eyelid, causing a laceration. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
HospitalizedEye(s)Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers
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