# Crushing injuries at U.S. Zinc
> OSHA SIR `2023010732` · 1/24/2023 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*