International Paper Company
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — PORT WENTWORTH, GEORGIA
| Employer | International Paper Company | Report ID | 2024098588 |
| Address | 1 Bonnybridge Road | City, State ZIP | PORT WENTWORTH, GEORGIA 31407 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.15000, -81.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While troubleshooting equipment, an employee tripped on the turntable of the conveyor system and fell to the floor, fracturing their right femur.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2024, a worker at International Paper Company in PORT WENTWORTH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the thigh(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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