Portable Machine Works, L.L.C.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — PRAIRIEVILLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Portable Machine Works, L.L.C. | Report ID | 2016043244 |
| Address | 18230 Swamp Road | City, State ZIP | PRAIRIEVILLE, LOUISIANA 70769 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.32000, -90.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was fabricating metal. He drew it over and was grinding off the weld when a tacked piece of metal used to clamp the weld shield came free and hit the grinder. The grinder fell over and cut his right forearm.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2016, a worker at Portable Machine Works, L.L.C. in PRAIRIEVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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