Omega protein
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Omega protein | Report ID | 2017109870 |
| Address | 9730 Andrew Road | City, State ZIP | ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA 70510 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water vehicle, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.82000, -92.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
As boats were being separated, a cleat from the stern line of a boat broke loose and struck an employee's leg, fracturing the right tibia.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2017, a worker at Omega protein in ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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