Elwood Machining and Welding
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. - HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | Elwood Machining and Welding |
| Address | 9031 Ley Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77078 |
| Report ID | 2016010756 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 |
| Inspection # | 1121441 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.83089, -95.25811 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a cart (with caster wheels) that was carrying a 500-pound magnet. The caster wheel became caught on the concrete expansion gap, causing the cart and magnet to tip and fall on the employee. His trachea was torn in half, the internal walls of his chest were injured, and his scalp was lacerated. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2016, a worker at Elwood Machining and Welding in HOUSTON, Texas suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,936 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2016 | M&M METALS | SAN ANTONIO, Texas | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Edgewell Personal Care, LLC | MILFORD, Connecticut | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
| Jul 13, 2022 | EATON CORPORATION | KEARNEY, Nebraska | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Winn-Dixie | METAIRIE, Louisiana | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 26, 2018 | FMI Construction LLC | FARGO, North Dakota | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 13, 2019 | GLADE & GROVE SUPPLY OF BELLE GLADE, LLC | BELLE GLADE, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Mile-Hi Tree Care, Inc. | ARVADA, Colorado | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 12, 2017 | Walmart Distibution Center #7012 | WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.