SMC Logistics, LLC
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | SMC Logistics, LLC |
| Address | 667 Benmar Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77060 |
| Report ID | 2025043621 |
| 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 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.94355, -95.39034 |
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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.
Context
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