Bristow U.S. LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — GALLIANO, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Bristow U.S. LLC | Report ID | 2020010147 |
| Address | 18954 Hwy. 3235 | City, State ZIP | GALLIANO, LOUISIANA 70354 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.43000, -90.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance checks on the tail rotor of a helicopter. While on the ladder doing visual inspections, the employee fell 6 to 8 feet, landing on the ground. The employee suffered fractured ribs, a fractured pelvis, and a fractured left arm.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2020, a worker at Bristow U.S. LLC in GALLIANO, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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