Modern American Recycling (MARS)
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Fractures — GIBSON, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Modern American Recycling (MARS) | Report ID | 2019033291 |
| Address | 499 Powhattan Ct. | City, State ZIP | GIBSON, LOUISIANA 70356 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Structures and surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.65000, -91.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rigging on a project to remove large pieces of scrap material when the foundation of the structure gave way, causing it to fall on the employee. The employee suffered a cracked rib and cut on the head.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2019, a worker at Modern American Recycling (MARS) in GIBSON, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with structures and surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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