Gulf Island Marine Fabrication, Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — HOUMA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Gulf Island Marine Fabrication, Inc | Report ID | 2015097002 |
| Address | 301 Dularge Road | City, State ZIP | HOUMA, LOUISIANA 70361 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Hoisting accessories, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.59000, -90.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a come-along when the pad eye broke free and struck his right leg breaking it.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2015, a worker at Gulf Island Marine Fabrication, Inc in HOUMA, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoisting accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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