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BD LaPlace, LLC

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — LA PLACE, LOUISIANA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at BD LaPlace, LLC in LA PLACE, LOUISIANA
Employer BD LaPlace, LLC Report ID 2019088295
Address 138 Hwy 3217 City, State ZIP LA PLACE, LOUISIANA 70068
Event Date August 12, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Pelvis
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 331111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.10000, -90.42000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a tundish with a remote overhead crane when the tundish fell off the crane and struck another employee against a second tundish on the floor. The injured employee suffered a broken pelvis.

Incident Summary

On August 12, 2019, a worker at BD LaPlace, LLC in LA PLACE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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