TanMar Companies
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — TOMBALL, TEXAS
| Employer | TanMar Companies | Report ID | 2019032787 |
| Address | FM 761, TPIC Drilling Location- About 3.5 miles from the 761 and 80 intersection | City, State ZIP | TOMBALL, TEXAS 77375 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.09000, -95.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down stairs. An oil pipe fell on top of the employee, who suffered skull fractures, a contusion, and head trauma.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2019, a worker at TanMar Companies in TOMBALL, TEXAS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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