Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair, 2920 TODD ROAD, GALVESTON, TEXAS 77554
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was working on a steel plate, about 1 foot by 8 feet, to be installed on a structure that was being fabricated. He stepped on a piece of metal that had been welded to the plate, causing the plate to strike him in the shin. He suffered a laceration and was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Metal plates, metal panels
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