West Fraser
Struck by object tipping over — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — JOYCE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | West Fraser | Report ID | 2025054972 |
| Address | 6481 Hwy 34 | City, State ZIP | JOYCE, LOUISIANA 71440 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Trunk and other lower extremities |
| Event Type | Struck by object tipping over | Source of Injury | Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.93000, -92.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a cart to move saw blades. The cart tipped over, striking and pinning the employee under the blades. The employee sustained severe lacerations to their torso and legs that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2025, a worker at West Fraser in JOYCE, LOUISIANA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the trunk and other lower extremities. The incident was classified as struck by object tipping over, with utility carts, hand trucks, dollies identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 62 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object tipping over" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object tipping over injuries.
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