RAB of Louisiana, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS
| Employer | RAB of Louisiana, Inc. | Report ID | 2023032785 |
| Address | Evergreen Packaging, 5201 Fairfield Rd | City, State ZIP | PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS 71601 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.21000, -91.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting joints out of acid bricks below the manway door inside a tower. He lost his balance and as he went to catch himself, the grinder he was holding lacerated the top of his left hand.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2023, a worker at RAB of Louisiana, Inc. in PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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