Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Stupp Bros., Inc., 12555 Ronaldson Rd., BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70807
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was hooking a load up to a crane when the employee walked into a conveyor line. A steel pipe was coming down the conveyor line and struck the employee, causing side and stomach contusions.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersMetal pipes, tubing
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