PORTS AMERICA LOUISIANA, INC.
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
| Employer | PORTS AMERICA LOUISIANA, INC. | Report ID | 2021076031 |
| Address | 5901 Terminal Drive | City, State ZIP | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70115 |
| Event Date | July 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bands |
| Industry (NAICS) | 483211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -90.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in the warehouse and lacerated his leg on a piece of metal banding.
Incident Summary
On July 22, 2021, a worker at PORTS AMERICA LOUISIANA, INC. in NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with bands identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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