International Paper Co
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — BELLMAWR, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | International Paper Co | Report ID | 2022087217 |
| Address | 370 Beningo Blvd | City, State ZIP | BELLMAWR, NEW JERSEY 08031 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -75.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking toward a machine to turn it back on when his leg gave out. He fell, breaking his left ankle and fibula and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2022, a worker at International Paper Co in BELLMAWR, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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