Micro Melt Corporation
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — LONGVIEW, TEXAS
| Employer | Micro Melt Corporation | Report ID | 2022065554 |
| Address | 201 Kodak Blvd | City, State ZIP | LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75602 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Sheet metal |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.43000, -94.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by sheet metal that slid off a forklift. The employee suffered a broken hip and jaw.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2022, a worker at Micro Melt Corporation in LONGVIEW, TEXAS suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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