A-1 Elevator Service LLC

Overexertion and bodily reaction and exertion, n.e.c. — Fractures and dislocations — NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at A-1 Elevator Service LLC in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana
Employer A-1 Elevator Service LLC
Address 1148 S Peters St
City, State ZIP NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana 70130
Report ID 2020076550
Event Date July 13, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and dislocations
Body Part Shoulder(s) and arm(s)
Event Type Overexertion and bodily reaction and exertion, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
Secondary Source Electrical wiring-building
Industry (NAICS) 238290
GPS Coordinates 29.93000, -90.06000

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Incident Narrative

A mechanic was servicing an elevator. As he was reaching around to secure a bolt, he was shocked by the electrical wiring. The employee pulled his arm back suddenly which resulted in a dislocation of his shoulder and a fracture in his arm.

Incident Summary

On July 13, 2020, a worker at A-1 Elevator Service LLC in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana suffered fractures and dislocations to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). The incident was classified as overexertion and bodily reaction and exertion, n.e.c., with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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