Southern Electric Corporation
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Cuts, lacerations — GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Southern Electric Corporation | Report ID | 2015042473 |
| Address | Hwy 1, Near Grand Isle | City, State ZIP | GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA 70358 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Street, road, or driveway irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Rocks, crushed stone | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.21000, -90.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working near Grand Isle. He tripped over a rock on the side of the road and fell onto a large piece of glass, cutting his hand. He was hospitalized and underwent hand surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2015, a worker at Southern Electric Corporation in GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with street, road, or driveway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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