Koppers Utility and Industrial Products
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Koppers Utility and Industrial Products | Report ID | 20241110881 |
| Address | 117 Pinewood Rd. | City, State ZIP | LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA 71446 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Drills, braces, drivers |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.96000, -93.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a drill in the framing yard. While moving the extension cord to the drill, the drill bit came in contact with his right arm, causing a laceration to their skin, muscle and a tendon.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2024, a worker at Koppers Utility and Industrial Products in LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with drills, braces, drivers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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