HOUSTON, TEXAS—
UTLX Manufacturing LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at UTLX Manufacturing LLC, 16923 Old Beaumont Hwy 90, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77049 on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was assembling truck wheels for tank cars. When he cut the banding straps from side frame parts, the side frames fell on and struck his leg below the knee, fracturing his shin. He was hospitalized.
More severe injuries at UTLX Manufacturing LLC
HOUSTON, TEXAS—
UTLX Manufacturing, LLC
An employee was operating a milling machine when his hand was caught in the machine, resulting in the amputation of the employee's right hand.
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA—
UTLX Manufacturing, LLC
An employee was painting a tank car when his left hand came in contact with the spray from the paint sprayer, puncturing his left index finger. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
HOUSTON, TEXAS—
UTLX Manufacturing LLC
An employee was installing a brake part on a refurbished rail car. The employee fell from a 4-foot ladder to the cement floor, suffering head injuries and losing consciousness. He was hospitalized.
HOUSTON, TEXAS—
UTLX Manufacturing LLC
An employee fell from a ladder while climbing down, landing on the ground 6-7 feet below. He suffered a broken right ankle and a fractured left humerus.
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA—
UTLX Manufacturing, LLC
An employee was climbing a ladder to attach a metal jacket around a railroad car when the securement chain on the ladder came loose. The ladder became unstable and slid, causing the employee to fall and dislocate the left ankle. The employee required surgery.
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