GULF STREAM MARINE
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | GULF STREAM MARINE | Report ID | 2020032441 |
| Address | 10000 Manchester Ave., Rail Car Unloading Area | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77012 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Secondary Source | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71000, -95.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working inside a gondola rail car, rigging bundles of steel rebar for hoisting out of the car. During a partial breakout lift (hoisting about 2 feet to gain access for slinging), a nylon strap parted under the 1,100-2,200-pound load, which fell back into the car and struck the employee. The employee suffered a broken femur and collarbone.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2020, a worker at GULF STREAM MARINE in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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