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Scott Equipment Company, LLC

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Crushing injuries — ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Scott Equipment Company, LLC in ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA
Employer Scott Equipment Company, LLC Report ID 2015021102
Address 3007 MacArthur Dr. City, State ZIP ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71303
Event Date February 3, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Bulldozers
Secondary Source Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation
Industry (NAICS) 532412 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.30000, -92.47000

Incident Narrative

Employee was replacing the panel on a Case 650K dozer. The panel slipped and the employee's hand made contact with the fan, resulting in a major laceration and bone crushing. Employee was admitted to the hospital and underwent hand surgery with a hand specialist.

Incident Summary

On February 3, 2015, a worker at Scott Equipment Company, LLC in ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with bulldozers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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