Polar Service Centers
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — PORT ALLEN, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Polar Service Centers | Report ID | 2019032402 |
| Address | 3100 Phillips Way, Suite G | City, State ZIP | PORT ALLEN, LOUISIANA 70767 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423110 | Inspection # | 1383653 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.42000, -91.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting on a dry bulk trailer with a 6-inch grinder. The grinder kicked back and cut off his left index finger at the second knuckle, as well as lacerating his palm. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2019, a worker at Polar Service Centers in PORT ALLEN, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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