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Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — TALLULAH, LOUISIANA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge in TALLULAH, LOUISIANA
Employer Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Report ID 2022119799
Address 2312 Quebec Road City, State ZIP TALLULAH, LOUISIANA 71282
Event Date November 7, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Utility and telephone poles
Industry (NAICS) 813312 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.30000, -91.37000

Incident Narrative

An employee was clearing an area for mowing. While using a cutting tool, the employee came into contact with a cable guide wire attached to a utility pole. The employee's right arm was amputated between the shoulder and the elbow.

Incident Summary

On November 7, 2022, a worker at Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge in TALLULAH, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 341 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. injuries.

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