Austal USA
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MOBILE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Austal USA | Report ID | 2016043346 |
| Address | 100 Dunlap Drive | City, State ZIP | MOBILE, ALABAMA 36602 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.69000, -88.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were removing the last tracks from a rider plate. When they hit the last track, the metal plate popped up and struck the injured employee, fracturing the employee's right tibial plateau.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2016, a worker at Austal USA in MOBILE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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