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Southwest Galvanizing

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Southwest Galvanizing in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Southwest Galvanizing Report ID 2017099196
Address 737 Aleen Street City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77029
Event Date September 25, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Structural metal materials, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332812 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.77000, -95.27000

Incident Narrative

On September 25, 2017, at approximately 11:15 AM, a crane operator was moving fabricated steel material when the material shifted as it was being lowered and slid off its resting place. The material struck an employee's right foot, breaking it and cutting a toe.

Incident Summary

On September 25, 2017, a worker at Southwest Galvanizing in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with structural metal materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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