Crushing injuries

Name: Crushing injuries at U.S. Zinc
Start: 1/24/2023

1 hospitalization · 2023010732 · 1/24/2023 · U.S. Zinc

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Foot (feet), unspecified
Nature of injury: Crushing injuries

Cause

Event: Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source: Metal materials-nonstructural, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: U.S. Zinc
Location: 6020 Navigation, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77011
NAICS: 331419
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

A temporary employee was wrapping a chain around a 2,000-pound block of metal, located on the ground. The block tipped over and crushed his right foot. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown