Delek Refining
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — TYLER, TEXAS
| Employer | Delek Refining | Report ID | 2016098939 |
| Address | 425 McMurrey | City, State ZIP | TYLER, TEXAS 75702 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.35000, -95.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost his grip and fell 6 feet off a fixed ladder, breaking his right ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2016, a worker at Delek Refining in TYLER, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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