Cactus Flow Control
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Cactus Flow Control | Report ID | 2022097949 |
| Address | 325 Lockhaven Drive | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77073 |
| Event Date | September 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Secondary Source | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423830 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -95.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping unload large-diameter steel bar stock from a saw. The stock was about to hit the front of the saw; he unhooked the magnet holding it on the saw to make adjustments. The material fell onto his leg and broke his femur.
Incident Summary
On September 7, 2022, a worker at Cactus Flow Control in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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