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Fractures

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016032158 · 3/11/2016 · CERES MARINE TERMINALS INC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet
Source
Off-road or industrial vehicle-powered, n.e.c

Employer

Name
CERES MARINE TERMINALS INC
Location
Virginia International Terminals, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, 23510
NAICS
488320
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was operating a straddle carrier when a crane's spreader bar struck the carrier during ship loading operations. The employee was ejected and fell approximately 25 feet, landing on top of a container. The employee suffered a broken right femur that had to be surgically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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