Ineos Olefins and Polymers
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Ineos Olefins and Polymers | Report ID | 2015086142 |
| Address | 1230 Independence Parkway | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.72000, -95.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell while descending stairs breaking the femur.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2015, a worker at Ineos Olefins and Polymers in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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