KMEC Engineering & Conveying Systems LLC
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | KMEC Engineering & Conveying Systems LLC | Report ID | 2018065361 |
| Address | 6100 Cunningham Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1322049 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.85000, -95.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a motor onto an assembly using a bridge crane. The stabilizing bolt was removed and the motor swung and struck the employee's face and chest. The motor swung back and struck the employee in the back. The employee sustained a laceration to the face, a broken clavicle and fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2018, a worker at KMEC Engineering & Conveying Systems LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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