The Dow Chemical Company
Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet — Fractures — CLUTE, TEXAS
| Employer | The Dow Chemical Company | Report ID | 2022032877 |
| Address | 5005 TX-332, The DOW Chemical Company | City, State ZIP | CLUTE, TEXAS 77531 |
| Event Date | March 31, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.98000, -95.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a fixed cage ladder. He slipped and fell about 25 feet to the deck, suffering two broken ankles and a broken vertebra.
Incident Summary
On March 31, 2022, a worker at The Dow Chemical Company in CLUTE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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