Dril-Quip, Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Dril-Quip, Inc. | Report ID | 2015042061 |
| Address | 6401 N. Eldridge Pkwy. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333132 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.86000, -95.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mechanic was at machine 4L-2 in the rough machine center when a machinist asked to borrow the 10-ton overhead gantry crane. As the machinist moved the crane, the hook struck the mechanic in the head. Later, the employee had a headache and blurry vision. He was taken to the hospital and admitted.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2015, a worker at Dril-Quip, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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