King Fabrication, LLC

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, Texas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at King Fabrication, LLC in HOUSTON, Texas
Employer King Fabrication, LLC
Address 19300 W Hardy Rd
City, State ZIP HOUSTON, Texas 77073
Report ID 2022054124
Event Date May 11, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 332313
GPS Coordinates 29.95461, -95.38843

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Incident Narrative

An employee was moving material using an overhead crane with a four-leg chain sling. One leg of the sling got caught on a roller support, then released as the employee pulled on the sling. The hook on the leg hit the employee in the face, causing a 2 1/2-inch laceration to his chin and damage to the jaw and teeth.

Incident Summary

On May 11, 2022, a worker at King Fabrication, LLC in HOUSTON, Texas suffered cuts, lacerations to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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