Twin Rivers Paper Company

Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Twin Rivers Paper Company in PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS
Employer Twin Rivers Paper Company Report ID 2018088418
Address 1701 Jefferson Parkway City, State ZIP PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS 71601
Event Date August 16, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway Source of Injury Cranes, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 322121 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.26000, -92.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee operating a 30-ton mobile crane was backing out down a hill when the brakes felt like they were not working, so the employee opened the door and exited the crane. He jumped approximately 6 feet and fell on his right leg at an odd angle, breaking it.

Incident Summary

On August 16, 2018, a worker at Twin Rivers Paper Company in PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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