International Paper Company

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — CAMPTI, LOUISIANA

Employer	International Paper Company	Report ID	20201212059
Address	4537 Highway 480	City, State ZIP	CAMPTI, LOUISIANA 71411
Event Date	December 29, 2020	Outcome	Hospitalized
Nature of Injury	Fractures	Body Part	Thigh(s)
Event Type	Fall on same level due to slipping	Source of Injury	Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS)	322121	Inspection #	—
GPS Coordinates	31.90000, -93.17000

Incident Narrative

While performing housekeeping tasks, an employee slipped and fell forward onto his knees, resulting in a distal fracture on his right femur.

Incident Summary

On December 29, 2020, a worker at International Paper Company in CAMPTI, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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