Clement Industries, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Fractures - MINDEN, Louisiana

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Clement Industries, Inc. in MINDEN, Louisiana
Employer Clement Industries, Inc.
Address 11653 U.S. 371 South
City, State ZIP MINDEN, Louisiana 71055
Report ID 2016076564
Event Date July 20, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 423110
GPS Coordinates 32.63000, -93.28000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was welding a trailer sub-frame that weighed approximately 850 - 900 lbs. The sub-frame tipped over and struck the employee before hitting the floor. The employee suffered four fractured vertebrae, a right foot fracture and a fractured left shoulder.

Incident Summary

On July 20, 2016, a worker at Clement Industries, Inc. in MINDEN, Louisiana suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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