Welspun Tubular LLC
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Welspun Tubular LLC | Report ID | 2023065502 |
| Address | 9301 Frazier Pike | City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.69000, -92.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an overhead crane to transfer a flux hopper. While the hopper was being lifted, it swung toward the employee, crushing his left hand and lower arm against a wall. The employee was hospitalized with a wrist fracture.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2023, a worker at Welspun Tubular LLC in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). 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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