Gartner Coatings, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — PEARLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Gartner Coatings, Inc. | Report ID | 2024087677 |
| Address | 2433 Max Rd | City, State ZIP | PEARLAND, TEXAS 77581 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Foot (feet) excluding toes |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pumps except oil well |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332812 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.56000, -95.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was painting pump housing, which was suspended by a sling around a forklift fork. The eyelet of the sling slipped off the metal lifting eye, causing the pump housing to fall onto and crush the top of the employee's left foot.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2024, a worker at Gartner Coatings, Inc. in PEARLAND, TEXAS suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the foot (feet) excluding toes. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with pumps except oil well identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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