Kemtron Technologies LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Kemtron Technologies LLC | Report ID | 2018043747 |
| Address | 8400 Kirby Dr, NRG Center/Exhibit Hall C | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77054 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1310199 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68000, -95.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were using a forklift to raise a conveyor. The straps attached to the forklift forks slid off and the conveyor fell onto the employee's left foot fracturing the tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2018, a worker at Kemtron Technologies LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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