J Kern LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — SORRENTO, LOUISIANA
| Employer | J Kern LLC | Report ID | 2019065726 |
| Address | 7177 Hwy 3140 | City, State ZIP | SORRENTO, LOUISIANA 70778 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Scrap, waste, debris, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Tornado, hurricane, typhoon | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | 1406330 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.15000, -90.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a portable office trailer when a tornado touched down on the jobsite, tossing the trailer. The employee suffered cuts and broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2019, a worker at J Kern LLC in SORRENTO, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with scrap, waste, debris, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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