Torq-Lite, LLC
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Amputations — LULING, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Torq-Lite, LLC | Report ID | 2020087443 |
| Address | 8 Dufresne Loop | City, State ZIP | LULING, LOUISIANA 70070 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.90000, -90.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mowing the grass when the mower slid into a drainage ditch and landed on top of them. The employee suffered amputated fingers on the right hand (3rd, 4th, 5th fingers) and a portion of the palm, leading to hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2020, a worker at Torq-Lite, LLC in LULING, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with lawn mowers-riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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