SMC Logistics, LLC

Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SMC Logistics, LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer SMC Logistics, LLC Report ID 2025043621
Address 667 Benmar Dr. City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77060
Event Date April 18, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Struck by other falling object n.e.c. Source of Injury Vehicle and machine front attachments
Secondary Source Skid-steer loaders, mini loaders
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.94000, -95.39000

Incident Narrative

At the conclusion of the workday, an employee was removing the bucket attachment from the skid steer. During this task, the quick-attach handle became jammed due to a rock lodged within the locking mechanism. The employee dismounted the skid steer to manually clear the obstruction. While removing the rock, the bucket attachment released and dropped onto the employee's left foot, fracturing toes. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On April 18, 2025, a worker at SMC Logistics, LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with vehicle and machine front attachments identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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