Zachry Group, LLC
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — BELLE CHASSE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Zachry Group, LLC | Report ID | 2020088052 |
| Address | 10285 Hwy 23 | City, State ZIP | BELLE CHASSE, LOUISIANA 70037 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.78000, -90.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A load lugger work crew was unloading a roll-off bin. An employee was removing a cable from the bin when the truck rocked backwards slightly. The employee's left leg was pinched between the tilted rails where the cables were attached, resulting in a fracture to his fibula and a laceration to his calf area. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2020, a worker at Zachry Group, LLC in BELLE CHASSE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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