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BD LaPlace, LLC

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LA PLACE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BD LaPlace, LLC in LA PLACE, LOUISIANA
Employer BD LaPlace, LLC Report ID 2018054284
Address 138 Hwy 3217 City, State ZIP LA PLACE, LOUISIANA 70068
Event Date May 2, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Rolling mills, rolling, calendering machinery
Secondary Source Metal chips, particles
Industry (NAICS) 331111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.05000, -90.46000

Incident Narrative

At approximately 12:50 p.m. on 5/02/2018, an employee was operating a remote control crane in the rolling mill. He and three other mill employees were changing out a mill stand. He had the remote control box for the crane hanging from a strap around his neck. When the stand is slid out of position for removal, an opening to the flume approximately 2' x 5' is exposed until the stands are swapped and a new stand slides into position. While positioning the crane to pick up the entry box, the employee stepped within about 2' of the opening onto a pile of mill scale. Under his weight, the mill scale gave way, causing his feet to slide out from under him. Subsequently, he slid feet first into the flume. He landed on the scale in the flume, a drop of approximately 10", sustaining broken ribs and a broken shoulder.

Incident Summary

On May 2, 2018, a worker at BD LaPlace, LLC in LA PLACE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with rolling mills, rolling, calendering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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