Ardagh Glass, Inc
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SIMSBORO, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Ardagh Glass, Inc | Report ID | 20171212215 |
| Address | 4241 Hwy 563 | City, State ZIP | SIMSBORO, LOUISIANA 71275 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Elevators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327213 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.54000, -92.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding an elevator up to the 5th floor when the elevator suddenly stopped and jerked, falling about 6 feet and tossing the employee to the floor. He broke his right leg in three places.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2017, a worker at Ardagh Glass, Inc in SIMSBORO, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with elevators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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