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SNF Flopam, Inc

Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SNF Flopam, Inc in PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
Employer SNF Flopam, Inc Report ID 2022032390
Address 26790 Hwy 405 City, State ZIP PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA 70764
Event Date March 16, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Trailers
Industry (NAICS) 326113 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.27000, -91.15000

Incident Narrative

An employee found a leak at the wash cap on top of a tanker trailer. The employee was trying to tighten the cap when it blew off. It struck the employee in the face, causing facial fractures and avulsed teeth.

Incident Summary

On March 16, 2022, a worker at SNF Flopam, Inc in PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 983 severe injury reports involving "Struck by discharged object or substance" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by discharged object or substance injuries.

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