RAB of Louisiana, Inc.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at RAB of Louisiana, Inc. in 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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