Centerpoint Energy Entex
Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery — Fractures — CONROE, TEXAS
| Employer | Centerpoint Energy Entex | Report ID | 2024054303 |
| Address | Intersection of S. Frasier (Hwy 75) and Foster Rd. | City, State ZIP | CONROE, TEXAS 77301 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery | Source of Injury | Trucks unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.28000, -95.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting his truck to replace a sign when the truck rolled forward and struck another employee in the right leg and ankle. They sustained a fractured ankle and fibula and were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2024, a worker at Centerpoint Energy Entex in CONROE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery, with trucks unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 103 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery injuries.
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