Marek Brothers Systems Inc
Struck against object or equipment while moving it — Bruises, contusions — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Marek Brothers Systems Inc | Report ID | 2016021791 |
| Address | 5555 San Felipe | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment while moving it | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1131031 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.75000, -95.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee got off a ladder to move the ladder and while pulling the ladder towards himself, the ladder struck his right shin resulting in a contusion.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2016, a worker at Marek Brothers Systems Inc in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment while moving it, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 56 severe injury reports involving "Struck against object or equipment while moving it" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against object or equipment while moving it injuries.
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