Elektro Fischer USA, LLP
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — URANIA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Elektro Fischer USA, LLP | Report ID | 2015107712 |
| Address | 4915 Hwy 125 | City, State ZIP | URANIA, LOUISIANA 71480 |
| Event Date | October 15, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.86000, -92.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was covering a manhole with a manhole cover. The manhole cover flipped up on top of the employee's right foot, breaking four bones.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2015, a worker at Elektro Fischer USA, LLP in URANIA, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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