Uni-form Components Co.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Uni-form Components Co. | Report ID | 2018088056 |
| Address | 10703 Sheldon Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77044 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.87000, -95.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a welding positioner when the weight shifted and the positioner arm came down and caused a compound fracture to the employee's lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2018, a worker at Uni-form Components Co. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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