National Maintenance & Repair
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — HARAHAN, LOUISIANA
| Employer | National Maintenance & Repair | Report ID | 2023098672 |
| Address | 5004 River Road | City, State ZIP | HARAHAN, LOUISIANA 70123 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1699275 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.94000, -90.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting holes in a barge when they stepped through an unmarked hole and fell approximately 15-20 feet to the floor level of the barge. The employee suffered fractures to the left hip, arm, collarbone, and hand, as well as several lacerations to his body.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2023, a worker at National Maintenance & Repair in HARAHAN, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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