NOV Tuboscope
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | NOV Tuboscope | Report ID | 20171212120 |
| Address | 10222 Sheldon Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77049 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.86000, -95.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping another employee manually reposition three 5-inch pipes that were placed awkwardly on a rack. The employees straightened the pipes and returned to their work station. A forklift operator then drove over and attempted to manipulate one of the pipes with the forks. The pipe rolled and crushed the employee's right hand, causing a laceration and muscle damage that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2017, a worker at NOV Tuboscope in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c., with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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