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Bertucci Contracting Company LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Bertucci Contracting Company LLC in GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA
Employer Bertucci Contracting Company LLC Report ID 20191212605
Address AB4 Spud Barge City, State ZIP GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA 70358
Event Date December 7, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Fasteners, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Barge
Industry (NAICS) 237990 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.22000, -90.01000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pulling a spud pin out of a barge's rear spud. Before he could get the spud all the way out, the spud was lowered, causing the pin to jump up and strike him on the left side of the face. He was hospitalized with a fractured orbital bone and mandible, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On December 7, 2019, a worker at Bertucci Contracting Company LLC in GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with fasteners, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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