MLN Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | MLN Company | Report ID | 2016065840 |
| Address | 7620 Katy Freeway | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77024 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Toilets, urinals |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.78000, -95.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee attempted to throw a urinal up and into the dumpster. The urinal struck the top, broke, and fell back striking and lacerating the employee's right forearm.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2016, a worker at MLN Company in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with toilets, urinals identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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