Zachry Industrial
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — PORT SULPHUR, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Zachry Industrial | Report ID | 2024065460 |
| Address | 20200 Highway 23 | City, State ZIP | PORT SULPHUR, LOUISIANA 70083 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Hoists, lifts overhead, cable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.45000, -89.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was utilizing a chain fall to move a piece of pipe. The connection to the beam failed causing the pipe to fall and contact the employee's right leg just above the ankle. The employee sustained a fracture and dislocation to the tibia.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2024, a worker at Zachry Industrial in PORT SULPHUR, LOUISIANA suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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