International Paper Company
Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving — Fractures and dislocations — EDINBURG, TEXAS
| Employer | International Paper Company | Report ID | 2016087344 |
| Address | 1501 N. Closner Blvd | City, State ZIP | EDINBURG, TEXAS 78541 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving | Source of Injury | Work associate |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.31000, -98.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee became involved in a physical altercation with another temporary employee, suffering a fractured right fibula/dislocated right ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2016, a worker at International Paper Company in EDINBURG, TEXAS suffered fractures and dislocations to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as hitting, kicking, beating, shoving, with work associate identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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