Axis Pipe and Tube, Inc.

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — BRYAN, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Axis Pipe and Tube, Inc. in BRYAN, TEXAS
Employer Axis Pipe and Tube, Inc. Report ID 2023032345
Address 1451 Louis E Mikulin Rd City, State ZIP BRYAN, TEXAS 77807
Event Date March 15, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 332996 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.72000, -96.44000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a gantry crane to move a coil to their bay. When he set the coil down, the crane became stuck inside of the coil. As he pushed the down button, the hook swung back, crushing his left hand between the hook and coil. The employee sustained two finger fractures that involved muscle and tendon injuries. The incident occurred during training.

Incident Summary

On March 15, 2023, a worker at Axis Pipe and Tube, Inc. in BRYAN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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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