International Paper Co.
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — PLANT CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | International Paper Co. | Report ID | 2024043763 |
| Address | 2402 Police Center Drive | City, State ZIP | PLANT CITY, FLORIDA 33566 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | 1746338 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.98000, -82.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unclogging a starch line using various tools and fell through the roof next to where the rail cars are staged. The employee fell approximately 25 feet to the concrete ground and sustained fractures to the heel and ankle area.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2024, a worker at International Paper Co. in PLANT CITY, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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