Primetals Technologies USA, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Primetals Technologies USA, LLC | Report ID | 2023032645 |
| Address | 101 Terra Rd | City, State ZIP | BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72315 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.92000, -89.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to his work bench to get his gloves when he tripped on a piece of plastic wrap that was hanging from the edge of a pallet. The employee twisted his ankle and fell, resulting in a right ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2023, a worker at Primetals Technologies USA, LLC in BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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