RTF Project Services, LLC
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — LECOMPTE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | RTF Project Services, LLC | Report ID | 2021053646 |
| Address | 1402 Water Street | City, State ZIP | LECOMPTE, LOUISIANA 71346 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Tooth (teeth) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.08000, -92.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing an electrical line, clearing a tree. The tree struck his jaw. He suffered broken teeth and facial lacerations. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2021, a worker at RTF Project Services, LLC in LECOMPTE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the tooth (teeth). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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