Gulf Stream Marine
Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Gulf Stream Marine | Report ID | 2018087974 |
| Address | 10000 Manchester Ave, Manchester Terminal | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77015 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Water vehicle, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71000, -95.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While on a ship, an employee was lifting one side of a pipe and putting a strap underneath it. As the employee was about to break out, one end of the pipe joints slipped out, allowing the pipe (6"/40') to roll and strike the employee's lower left leg. The employee's leg was fractured above the ankle, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2018, a worker at Gulf Stream Marine in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as water vehicle incident, n.e.c., with water vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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