Westrock Mill Company, LLC
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DEMOPOLIS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Westrock Mill Company, LLC | Report ID | 2021119918 |
| Address | 28270 U. S. Highway 80 West, Attn: Lee Shankle | City, State ZIP | DEMOPOLIS, ALABAMA 36732 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Lubricating greases, cutting oils | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.44000, -87.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in a pulp dryer area when he slipped and fell to the floor, resulting in a fractured right hip.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2021, a worker at Westrock Mill Company, LLC in DEMOPOLIS, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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