Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Jindal Tubular USA, LLC, 13092 Seaplane Rd., BAY SAINT LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI 39520
on — Fractures , affecting the Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was caught between a large pipe and a paint booth resulting in multiple back fractures.
Hospitalized Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified Pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified
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