M & M Pipeline
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Cellulitis and abscess — CHAUVIN, LOUISIANA
| Employer | M & M Pipeline | Report ID | 2015031349 |
| Address | Petite Caillou | City, State ZIP | CHAUVIN, LOUISIANA 70344 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cellulitis and abscess | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Mud |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.44000, -90.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped off of the boat in mud and water up to his knees. He was hospitalized with cellulitis.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2015, a worker at M & M Pipeline in CHAUVIN, LOUISIANA suffered cellulitis and abscess to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with mud identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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