Idaho Timber LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — CARTHAGE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Idaho Timber LLC | Report ID | 2016042827 |
| Address | 322 N Oak Street | City, State ZIP | CARTHAGE, ARKANSAS 71725 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1138136 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.07000, -92.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing up the ladder on the catwalk when he slipped and lost his grip, falling 5 feet to the concrete floor below. He broke his right lower leg and suffered an ankle injury.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2016, a worker at Idaho Timber LLC in CARTHAGE, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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