VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS INC.

Fall on water vehicle - Fractures - PORTSMOUTH, Virginia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS INC. in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia
Employer VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS INC.
Address 1000 Virginia International Gateway Blvd., onboard Richmond Express Barge
City, State ZIP PORTSMOUTH, Virginia 23703
Report ID 2021076378
Event Date July 31, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on water vehicle
Source of Injury Barge
Industry (NAICS) 488320
GPS Coordinates 36.87257, -76.35889

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Incident Narrative

An employee was using an extension ladder while on a barge when they fell approximately 12 feet, resulting in a left ankle injury and a right ankle fracture that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On July 31, 2021, a worker at VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS INC. in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on water vehicle, with barge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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