Jacobs Seal Services North America, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — HAHNVILLE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Jacobs Seal Services North America, Inc. in HAHNVILLE, LOUISIANA
Employer Jacobs Seal Services North America, Inc. Report ID 2015118406
Address 335 LA Hwy 3142 City, State ZIP HAHNVILLE, LOUISIANA 70057
Event Date November 8, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.96000, -90.41000

Incident Narrative

An employee operating a forklift tried to steady something on the opposite side of the forklift with his arm. While doing so, he made contact with the controls, actuating the forklift mast in the downward direction. He broke multiple bones in his forearm and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On November 8, 2015, a worker at Jacobs Seal Services North America, Inc. in HAHNVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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