Dragon Products, LTD
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Crushing injuries — LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Dragon Products, LTD | Report ID | 2019043998 |
| Address | 42134 E. FM 510 | City, State ZIP | LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS 78566 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.12000, -97.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 18, 2019, an employee was removing a dent in a tank using a hydraulic jack and pipe assembly with a saddle. The pipe at one end came loose and fell on the employee's left hand, causing a crushing injury. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2019, a worker at Dragon Products, LTD in LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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