KMEC Engineering & Conveying Systems LLC

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at KMEC Engineering & Conveying Systems LLC in 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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