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Mueller, Inc

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BALLINGER, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Mueller, Inc in BALLINGER, TEXAS
Employer Mueller, Inc Report ID 2021010473
Address 1915 Hutchins Ave City, State ZIP BALLINGER, TEXAS 76821
Event Date January 18, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones
Industry (NAICS) 332311 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.72000, -99.95000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to roll a 1,300-pound coil that was 3 inches wide and 4 feet high when the coil fell on the employee's left ankle, causing broken bones and lacerations.

Incident Summary

On January 18, 2021, a worker at Mueller, Inc in BALLINGER, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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