Borusan Mannesman Pipe US Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — BAYTOWN, TEXAS
| Employer | Borusan Mannesman Pipe US Inc. | Report ID | 2017054289 |
| Address | 4949 Borusan Road | City, State ZIP | BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77523 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333519 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -94.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending over to paint the bottom of a pipe when another piece kicked over behind him and struck his left shoulder. He was pushed into the pipe he was painting, making contact in the center of his chest. He was hospitalized with a contusion to the left shoulder (back), contusion to the front of the chest, and laceration to the chin.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2017, a worker at Borusan Mannesman Pipe US Inc. in BAYTOWN, TEXAS suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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