DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2020-05-21SmithvilleGeorgiaOlam Peanut Shelling CompanyBrainPedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area
An employee was speaking with another employee when a forklift came through a roll-up door and struck him. He was hospitalized with a head injury and possible fracture.
2020-04-29SmithvilleTexasDRYMALLA CONSTRUCTION INCHead and trunkFall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet
An employee was taking down the canopy over a walkway. When he stepped on a brace on the canopy, it gave way and he fell approximately 10 feet to the ground below. He suffered a fractured skull with intracranial bleeding and a T12 vertebra burst fracture.
2019-03-28SmithvilleArkansasGrange-Calamine Water AssociationBODY SYSTEMSInhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was checking the chlorinating system of water wells when the employee removed a section of tubing from the chlorinator and inhaled chlorine gas.
2018-05-10SmithvilleTexasT & J Torque & Test, LLC.Fingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was operating a hydraulic pump when his left pinky fingertip was smashed in the valve, resulting in an amputation.
2018-05-08SmithvilleTexasBrookshire Brothers, Inc.Knee(s)Struck against stationary object or equipment
An employee was stocking milk when his right knee hit shelving. His injury later became infected, requiring hospitalization.
2017-08-25SmithvilleTexasK&H Fabricators, Inc.Hand(s)Bites and stings
An employee was putting on his welding gloves when a spider bit his right hand inside the glove. The bite became swollen and required hospitalization.
2016-07-07SmithvilleTexasWayne Walch Drywall, Inc. Head and neckOther fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet
An employee was working from a ladder installed on the top of a scaffolding system when the ladder and scaffolding pushed away from the wall, causing the employee to fall approximately 20 feet. The employee suffered a broken neck and a concussion.