River Birch Renewable Energy, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — AVONDALE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | River Birch Renewable Energy, LLC | Report ID | 2023109129 |
| Address | 2000 South Kenner Rd | City, State ZIP | AVONDALE, LOUISIANA 70094 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.95000, -90.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was realigning a roller on a gate at the front parking lot of a facility when the gate fell over and landed on the employee. The employee struck their head on the pavement, resulting in a hematoma.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2023, a worker at River Birch Renewable Energy, LLC in AVONDALE, LOUISIANA suffered bruises, contusions to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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