Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Vulcan Finned Tubes L.P., 27951 Commercial Park Dr, TOMBALL, TEXAS 77375
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was near a metal pipe that was being loaded onto a truck trailer. The pipe rolled off the trailer and onto employee's ankle/foot, resulting in a crush injury that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Metal pipes, tubing
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