Arauco North America

Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — MALVERN, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Arauco North America in MALVERN, ARKANSAS
Employer Arauco North America Report ID 2019065550
Address 1275 Williamette Rd City, State ZIP MALVERN, ARKANSAS 72104
Event Date June 3, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet Source of Injury Catwalks
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 321219 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.38000, -92.72000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on fire watch and fell 18 feet from an open catwalk to the ground. The employee was hospitalized for a fractured scapula and a broken rib on the left side, a head laceration and heavy bruising on the right arm.

Incident Summary

On June 3, 2019, a worker at Arauco North America in MALVERN, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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