Marshall Minerals Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MARSHALL, TEXAS
| Employer | Marshall Minerals Inc. | Report ID | 2019088756 |
| Address | 707 Evans Street | City, State ZIP | MARSHALL, TEXAS 75670 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.55000, -94.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the ground as a come-along was being lowered from a roof when the come-along came loose and fell, hitting the employee. The employee sustained a head injury.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2019, a worker at Marshall Minerals Inc. in MARSHALL, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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