Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC | Report ID | 2024043462 |
| Address | 1943 Independence Parkway South | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Heavy rail vehicles unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | 1743501 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.73000, -95.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting railcars to loading hoses to load chemicals. He stepped out of the fall protection area to reach the loading arm when it slipped out of his hands and he lost balance and fell 12 feet to the ground. He fractured his sternum and ribs, and punctured both lungs.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2024, a worker at Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with heavy rail vehicles unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 590 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet injuries.
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