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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2019055130 · 5/21/2019 · North American Midway Entertainment-Amusement South

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Source
Nonrail amusement rides
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
North American Midway Entertainment-Amusement South
Location
Cajun Heartland State Fair, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, 70506
NAICS
713990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were on the roof of the Scooters ride installing the top canvas. One of the employees was on a catwalk. The two employees were pulling on the canvas in opposite directions to straighten it out when one employee unexpectedly let go of the canvas causing the other employee to lose his balance and fall backwards approximately 10 feet off the roof to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a broken leg immediately below the knee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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