# Fractures at Omega protein
> OSHA SIR `2017109870` · 10/13/2017 · ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lower leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Water vehicle, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Omega protein
- **Location:** 9730 Andrew Road, ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA, 70510
- **NAICS:** 311710
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

As boats were being separated, a cleat from the stern line of a boat broke loose and struck an employee's leg, fracturing the right tibia.

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