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United Bulk Terminals Davant

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — BRAITHWAITE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United Bulk Terminals Davant in BRAITHWAITE, LOUISIANA
Employer United Bulk Terminals Davant Report ID 2022109059
Address 14537 Highway 15 City, State ZIP BRAITHWAITE, LOUISIANA 70040
Event Date October 16, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Cranes, unspecified
Secondary Source Barge
Industry (NAICS) 488320 Inspection # 1629530
GPS Coordinates 29.60000, -89.84000

Incident Narrative

A crane was being used to remove a loader from a barge. An employee stood on the back of the loader as it was attached to the crane and lifted. The cable on the crane broke, causing the loader and the employee to fall about 13 feet to the floor of the barge. The employee suffered fractured ribs, a fractured back and collarbone, and a laceration on the back of the neck.

Incident Summary

On October 16, 2022, a worker at United Bulk Terminals Davant in BRAITHWAITE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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