Genesis Marine
Fall on water vehicle — Fractures — AMELIA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Genesis Marine | Report ID | 20201010120 |
| Address | 806 Bollinger Ln | City, State ZIP | AMELIA, LOUISIANA 70340 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall on water vehicle | Source of Injury | Barge |
| Industry (NAICS) | 483211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.64000, -91.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At 9:30 a.m. on October 23, 2020, an employee was trying to free a pipe valve on a barge. The valve came loose and the employee slipped and fell, striking the floor of the barge. He suffered a head laceration that required staples, as well as a broken collarbone.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2020, a worker at Genesis Marine in AMELIA, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on water vehicle, with barge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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