Total Petrochemical & Refining USA, Inc
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BEAUMONT, TEXAS
| Employer | Total Petrochemical & Refining USA, Inc | Report ID | 20161212074 |
| Address | 11455 IH-10 | City, State ZIP | BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77705 |
| Event Date | December 19, 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 | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.96000, -94.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a height of 31 inches while attempting to connect an unloading hose to the back of a truck. The employee tripped and attempted to catch himself by taking a step back resulting in the fall. The employee's right tibia and fibula were fractured.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2016, a worker at Total Petrochemical & Refining USA, Inc in BEAUMONT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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