South Atlantic Galvanizing
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — ZACHARY, LOUISIANA
| Employer | South Atlantic Galvanizing | Report ID | 20211211186 |
| Address | 19550 Salvant Road | City, State ZIP | ZACHARY, LOUISIANA 70791 |
| Event Date | December 31, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.64000, -91.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to place a steel pipe on a pipe rack when it slid off of the forklift and struck their left toe, resulting in a fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2021, a worker at South Atlantic Galvanizing in ZACHARY, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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