Richardson Stevedoring and Logistics
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely - Fractures - HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | Richardson Stevedoring and Logistics |
| Address | 8500 Clinton Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77029 |
| Report ID | 2017066047 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Strapping |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.75237, -95.28713 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were breaking out pipe for loading and transport at a shipyard dock. One of the breakout straps broke, causing the pipes to roll and strike the employees' legs. The first employee suffered a broken right ankle, and the second employee suffered a contusion on the left leg and a bruised right leg. They were both hospitalized for treatment.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2017, a worker at Richardson Stevedoring and Logistics in HOUSTON, Texas suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 196 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment rolling freely" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment rolling freely injuries.
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