# Fractures at Ports America Louisiana LLC
> OSHA SIR `2021108492` · 10/1/2021 · NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Forearm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on water vehicle
- **Source:** Water vehicle, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Ports America Louisiana LLC
- **Location:** 5901 Terminal Drive, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, 70115
- **NAICS:** 336611
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A longshoreman was working on the deck of a vessel. He attempted to climb atop a breakbulk piece using a rigging strap in order to finish rigging it for discharge. The employee's hand slipped and he fell approximately 6 feet to the deck, resulting in a fractured left forearm.

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