Ports America Louisiana LLC
Fall on water vehicle — Fractures — NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Ports America Louisiana LLC | Report ID | 2021108492 |
| Address | 5901 Terminal Drive | City, State ZIP | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70115 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on water vehicle | Source of Injury | Water vehicle, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -90.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A longshoreman was working on the deck of a vessel. He attempted to climb atop a breakbulk piece using a rigging strap in order to finish rigging it for discharge. The employee's hand slipped and he fell approximately 6 feet to the deck, resulting in a fractured left forearm.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2021, a worker at Ports America Louisiana LLC in NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as fall on water vehicle, with water vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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