Norstar Industries
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Crushing injuries — BROOKSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Norstar Industries | Report ID | 20231210996 |
| Address | 5500 FM 38 N | City, State ZIP | BROOKSTON, TEXAS 75421 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.69000, -95.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a trailer on a trolley system. The door on the trailer caught a beam, swung back, and crushed the employee's hand against the beam.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2023, a worker at Norstar Industries in BROOKSTON, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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