Hunt Forest Products, LLC.

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — POLLOCK, Louisiana

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hunt Forest Products, LLC. in POLLOCK, Louisiana
Employer Hunt Forest Products, LLC.
Address 1860 Louisiana 524
City, State ZIP POLLOCK, Louisiana 71467
Report ID 2023054293
Event Date May 13, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker
Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 321211
GPS Coordinates 31.64000, -92.42000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was changing out a lathe knife when it slipped out of his hands and struck his right shin. The employee sustained a laceration and tibia fracture.

Incident Summary

On May 13, 2023, a worker at Hunt Forest Products, LLC. in POLLOCK, Louisiana suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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