International Paper Company Red River Mill
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Fractures — CAMPTI, LOUISIANA
| Employer | International Paper Company Red River Mill | Report ID | 2019066430 |
| Address | 4537 Highway 480 | City, State ZIP | CAMPTI, LOUISIANA 71411 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Sledges, sledgehammers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.90000, -93.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was attempting to loosen a bolt with a wrench and a sledge hammer. As he swung the hammer, he struck his left index finger, fracturing his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2019, a worker at International Paper Company Red River Mill in CAMPTI, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with sledges, sledgehammers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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