Forterra Pipe & Precast

Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Bruises, contusions — HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Forterra Pipe & Precast in HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI
Employer Forterra Pipe & Precast Report ID 2016031834
Address 1510 Edwards Street City, State ZIP HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39403
Event Date March 1, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway Source of Injury Cranes-rail-mounted
Industry (NAICS) 327332 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 31.30000, -89.28000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a locomotive crane when the crane tipped, bruising the employee's ribs.

Incident Summary

On March 1, 2016, a worker at Forterra Pipe & Precast in HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI suffered bruises, contusions to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with cranes-rail-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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