August 11, 2023
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Stone of Mineral Wells, LLC · Struck by flying object
Reinstalling master pin on 850L, using sledgehammer to seat track pin. Metal from the pin fragmented and embedded in the left calf. Initial medical treatment was unable to remove fragment - referred to surgeon for removal. Was prescribed Bactrim and Mupirocin. EE returned to work on 8/11/23 with restrictions. EE had a follow up appointment with the general surgeon on 8/13/23.