BELLE CHASSE, LOUISIANA—
Hutco, Inc.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Hutco, Inc., James Marine, BELLE CHASSE, LOUISIANA 70037 on — Fractures, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was removing a gear from an engine using a crane. The employee was unhooking a come-a-long when the crane operator noticed tension on the gear box. The crane operator lowered the gear and the employee unhooked the come along. The gear box came loose, swung, and hit the employee, pinning him between the gear box and bulk head. He fractured his left arm and ribs on the left side.
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