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Toyo USA, Inc.

Trip on uneven surface without fall — Fractures — PLAQUEMINE, Louisiana

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Toyo USA, Inc. in PLAQUEMINE, Louisiana
Employer Toyo USA, Inc.
Address 26270 Highway 405
City, State ZIP PLAQUEMINE, Louisiana 70764
Report ID 2019077594
Event Date July 25, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Trip on uneven surface without fall
Source of Injury Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
Secondary Source Stairs, steps, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 326211
GPS Coordinates 30.25000, -91.17000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was walking down concrete steps from a 19" concrete platform. On the last step, the employee's left foot stepped on the front edge of the step, causing the employee's right foot to roll. He lost his balance and continued to step down. His body and leg moved in a twisting motion, causing a break in his right tibia as his right foot impacted the ground. He did not fall down. He then sat down on the step and radioed for help.

Incident Summary

On July 25, 2019, a worker at Toyo USA, Inc. in PLAQUEMINE, Louisiana suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as trip on uneven surface without fall, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 15 severe injury reports involving "Trip on uneven surface without fall" incidents in our database. Browse all Trip on uneven surface without fall injuries.

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