Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. · Fractures and surface, flesh wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Ameritex Pipe & Products, LLC, 1750 Wall St., GUNTER, TEXAS 75058
on , Fractures and surface, flesh wounds, affecting the ears and facial region unspecified.
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Final narrative
The injured employee was standing behind another employee as they observed factory operations. The other employee was opening a mold latch using a metal cheater pipe. The latch kicked back, causing the cheater pipe to fly out and strike the injured employee, causing a laceration, contusion, and fracture to right side of his face. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
HospitalizedEars and facial region unspecifiedPipes, tubes metal