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Repcon, Inc

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Repcon, Inc in PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
Employer Repcon, Inc Report ID 2021021187
Address 28245 Hwy 1 City, State ZIP PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA 70764
Event Date February 9, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Pickup truck
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 237120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.24000, -91.20000

Incident Narrative

An employee was dismounting from the bumper of a pickup truck. As the employee was stepping off, the bumper components slipped out from under him, causing him to fall to the ground. The employee sustained a closed fracture of his left ankle, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On February 9, 2021, a worker at Repcon, Inc in PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with pickup truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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