LineTec Services, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HOUMA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | LineTec Services, LLC | Report ID | 2021065084 |
| Address | 2121 East Tunnel Blvd | City, State ZIP | HOUMA, LOUISIANA 70360 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Utility and telephone poles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.59000, -90.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to free a utility pole section for disposal. The pole came loose, struck the employee, and knocked him off the trailer he was working from. He fell and struck his head on the ground, suffering head trauma, lacerations, and possible fractures.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2021, a worker at LineTec Services, LLC in HOUMA, LOUISIANA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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