Vulcan Finned Tubes L.P.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — 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.
Context
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