Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at EFFEX Management Solutions LLC, 19001 Kermier Rd., WALLER, TEXAS 77484
on — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures, affecting the Eye(s).
Final narrative
An employee was working on a conveyor belt with hooks where he was placing parts for painting. A hook on the conveyor struck and cut his eye, resulting in a laceration to the tear duct.
Hospitalized Eye(s) Conveyors belt, slot, chain
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