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Ternium USA, Inc

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ternium USA, Inc in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
Employer Ternium USA, Inc Report ID 2017099123
Address 2500 Ron Bean Blvd. City, State ZIP SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71115
Event Date September 22, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Head and trunk
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Banding, baling, strapping machinery
Industry (NAICS) 331491 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.37000, -93.64000

Incident Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a malfunctioning bander machine and was standing on the equipment frame when he lost his footing or grip and fell down between the equipment and frame. He hit the frame while falling, breaking his nose, ribs, and skull.

Incident Summary

On September 22, 2017, a worker at Ternium USA, Inc in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with banding, baling, strapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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