GP Cellulose, LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, unspecified — PERRY, FLORIDA
| Employer | GP Cellulose, LLC | Report ID | 2015075148 |
| Address | One Buckeye Dr. | City, State ZIP | PERRY, FLORIDA 32347 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, unspecified | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.07000, -83.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a 4-foot ladder. The employee experienced temporary paralysis and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2015, a worker at GP Cellulose, LLC in PERRY, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, unspecified to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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