Vulcan Finned Tubes L.P.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — TOMBALL, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Vulcan Finned Tubes L.P. in TOMBALL, TEXAS
Employer Vulcan Finned Tubes L.P. Report ID 2023076024
Address 27951 Commercial Park Dr City, State ZIP TOMBALL, TEXAS 77375
Event Date July 7, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Secondary Source Trailers
Industry (NAICS) 332410 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.08000, -95.62000

Incident Narrative

An employee was near a metal pipe that was being loaded onto a truck trailer. The pipe rolled off the trailer and onto employee's ankle/foot, resulting in a crush injury that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On July 7, 2023, a worker at Vulcan Finned Tubes L.P. in TOMBALL, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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