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Paul Transportation

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — DODSON, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Paul Transportation in DODSON, LOUISIANA
Employer Paul Transportation Report ID 20161110973
Address 707 us 167 City, State ZIP DODSON, LOUISIANA 71422
Event Date November 22, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Strapping
Industry (NAICS) 484121 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.08000, -92.66000

Incident Narrative

An employee was tightening a ratchet strap on a flat bed. The handle got away from him while under pressure and swung up, hitting him in the face. He was hospitalized with a broken jaw, nose, and tooth and a possible concussion.

Incident Summary

On November 22, 2016, a worker at Paul Transportation in DODSON, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with strapping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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