R & R Construction

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at R & R Construction in WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA
Employer R & R Construction Report ID 2015020726
Address 2200 Old Spanish Trail City, State ZIP WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA 70669
Event Date February 24, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple foot (feet) locations
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Cranes, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 237120 Inspection # 1043587
GPS Coordinates 30.24000, -93.27000

Incident Narrative

An employee walked to the rear of a small crane to retrieve his tool bag. The crane operator extended an outrigger that came down on the employee's right foot, causing multiple fractures. The employee was admitted to the hospital for surgery.

Incident Summary

On February 24, 2015, a worker at R & R Construction in WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the multiple foot (feet) locations. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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