Krueger Engineering & Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Krueger Engineering & Manufacturing Co. Inc. | Report ID | 2024076599 |
| Address | 12001 Hirsch Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77050 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Doors rail mounted and garage |
| Secondary Source | Walls | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333618 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.89000, -95.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were assessing an overhead door that was damaged by a hurricane. The door was under spring-loaded tension when it broke loose, releasing all the tension. The door struck an employee's leg, causing a laceration to the right leg and a fracture to the right tibia. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2024, a worker at Krueger Engineering & Manufacturing Co. Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with doors rail mounted and garage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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