Empire Acero, LLC
Struck by falling object unspecified — Fractures — RICHMOND, TEXAS
| Employer | Empire Acero, LLC | Report ID | 2024076377 |
| Address | 24655 Bellaire Blvd | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, TEXAS 77406 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Fasteners n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1774001 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68000, -95.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a piece of bracing to be welded. The bracing slipped and struck the employee's left hand fracturing the ring finger. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2024, a worker at Empire Acero, LLC in RICHMOND, TEXAS suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with fasteners n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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