Bay Limited
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — TEXAS CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | Bay Limited | Report ID | 20171212106 |
| Address | 1301 Loop 197 South | City, State ZIP | TEXAS CITY, TEXAS 77590 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.36000, -94.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working near an overhead crane that was supporting a 30-foot, stainless steel pipe that was perched on jack stands. The pipe fell from the jack stands and crane, striking and breaking the employee's pelvis.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2017, a worker at Bay Limited in TEXAS CITY, TEXAS suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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