DEMCO
Fall or jump curtailed by personal fall arrest system — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — GREENWELL SPRINGS, LOUISIANA
| Employer | DEMCO | Report ID | 2022065526 |
| Address | 16262 Wax Road | City, State ZIP | GREENWELL SPRINGS, LOUISIANA 70739 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall or jump curtailed by personal fall arrest system | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.54000, -91.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell 4 to 6 feet while climbing a utility pole during a training activity. The force of the employee's fall restraint equipment applied pressure to the employee's abdomen where the climbing body belt was positioned, injuring an artery.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2022, a worker at DEMCO in GREENWELL SPRINGS, LOUISIANA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall or jump curtailed by personal fall arrest system, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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