Ramco Erectors, Inc.
Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Ramco Erectors, Inc. | Report ID | 2025010323 |
| Address | 2218 Pech Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77055 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Strapping, bands |
| Secondary Source | Bundles, bales | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.81000, -95.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting and removing metal bands around steel pipe. A band struck the employee's right leg as it popped, breaking the tibia and fibula. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2025, a worker at Ramco Erectors, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c., with strapping, bands identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 48 severe injury reports involving "Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. injuries.
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