# Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. at VACCO MARINE, INC.
> OSHA SIR `20161110430` · 11/4/2016 · HOUMA, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
## Employer
- **Name:** VACCO MARINE, INC.
- **Location:** 215 Manard Rd., HOUMA, LOUISIANA, 70363
- **NAICS:** 811310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working inside of a tank that was roped off when he fell approximately 10 to 12 feet, lacerating his right ear, fracturing his right facial bone, and puncturing his upper right leg.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*