DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2018-07-10OpelousasLouisianaGaiennie Lumber Company, LLC.Leg(s)Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
An employee mounted a moving forklift while walking through a warehouse. The employee later dismounted and entered the path of the moving forklift. The employee's right leg was run over and fractured.
2016-10-15OpelousasLouisianaUSPSHip(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
An employee was exiting the postal vehicle, stepped on a rock and fell to the ground breaking the left hip.
2015-12-31OpelousasLouisianaJacob and Mary Abdalla Family Properties, L.L.C.Back, including spine, spinal cordOther fall to lower level
An employee fell from a ladder and injured their back.
2015-12-27OpelousasLouisianaJacob and Mary Abdalla Family Properties, L.L.C.Lumbar regionOther fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
An employee was working from a 20 foot extension ladder to apply bird repellant underneath of a store awning when he fell backwards approximately 15 feet and landed on his back. The fall caused a fracture to his spine in the mid to lower lumbar region.
2015-04-27OpelousasLouisianaCal-ChlorNonclassifiableExposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
An employee was transferring calcium chloride from a railcar to a silo using a bucket elevator. A heavy downpour occurred during this process and water entered the bucket elevator. The elevator became choked and the employee attempted to clear the choke using water. This created an exothermic reaction and the employee suffered burns and also fell down some stairs as he was leaving the area.
2015-01-05OpelousasLouisianaPIGGLY WIGGLY SOUTH OPELOUSAS, LLC NonclassifiableFall on same level due to slipping
An employee was wrapping meat using an automatic wrapper and putting the meat into a tall/mini shelving rack in the refrigerated market/area. The employee then transported the meat to the sale floor area. On her way back to the market area, the employee slipped and fell to the floor. The floor was wet from condensation.