Impellam Group
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Fractures — WALLER, TEXAS
| Employer | Impellam Group | Report ID | 2019099834 |
| Address | 19001 Kermier Road | City, State ZIP | WALLER, TEXAS 77484 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.04000, -95.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a forklift, moving coiled steel. The employee dismounted the forklift and went to roll the coil to reset it. The 1,520-pound coil rolled toward him, over his ankle, causing a compound fracture and lacerations.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2019, a worker at Impellam Group in WALLER, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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