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U.S. Zinc

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Zinc in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer U.S. Zinc Report ID 2023010732
Address 6020 Navigation City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77011
Event Date January 24, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Foot (feet), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Metal materials-nonstructural, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 331419 Inspection # 1646747
GPS Coordinates 29.74000, -95.31000

Incident Narrative

A temporary employee was wrapping a chain around a 2,000-pound block of metal, located on the ground. The block tipped over and crushed his right foot. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On January 24, 2023, a worker at U.S. Zinc in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal materials-nonstructural, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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