BRADKEN, INC.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — AMITE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | BRADKEN, INC. | Report ID | 2015031355 |
| Address | 13040 FOULKES LANE | City, State ZIP | AMITE, LOUISIANA 70422 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Berms |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.75000, -90.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on top of a 9-inch-high berm when he lost his balance and landed on the left side of his body. He broke his right leg.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2015, a worker at BRADKEN, INC. in AMITE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with berms identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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