Watson Grinding and Manufacturing Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Watson Grinding and Manufacturing Company | Report ID | 2019065690 |
| Address | 4525 Gessner Drive | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Benches, workbenches, saw horses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.83000, -95.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing a shaft weighing 831 lbs. for grit blasting. The saw horse legs kicked up; the shaft began to fall and the employee tried to catch it. The shaft struck the employee's abdomen and crushed it.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2019, a worker at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing Company in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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