Lufkin Industries
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Lufkin Industries | Report ID | 20231211277 |
| Address | 3427 E Garden City Hwy | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79706 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1717134 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.98000, -102.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading 30-foot 2-inch barrels from a pan holding about 20 barrels. The barrels tipped over, striking and breaking both of the employee's lower legs.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2023, a worker at Lufkin Industries in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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