International Paper

Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object — Fractures — ROME, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at International Paper in ROME, GEORGIA
Employer International Paper Report ID 20201110656
Address 238 Mays Bridge Road City, State ZIP ROME, GEORGIA 30165
Event Date November 10, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object Source of Injury Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c
Secondary Source Pumps
Industry (NAICS) 322121 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.25000, -85.32000

Incident Narrative

An operator was attempting to start a fuel truck, but the truck (air brake type) did not start. It rolled forward and pinned a service crew technician against a large sump pump. Both of the technician's lower legs were broken.

Incident Summary

On November 10, 2020, a worker at International Paper in ROME, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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