Georgia-Pacific Palatka, LLC
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — PALATKA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Georgia-Pacific Palatka, LLC | Report ID | 2024031890 |
| Address | 215 County Road 216 | City, State ZIP | PALATKA, FLORIDA 32177 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Reels, rolls, spools, coils | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68000, -81.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on supplies and fell to the concrete floor, suffering a broken right hip.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2024, a worker at Georgia-Pacific Palatka, LLC in PALATKA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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