Intercon Paper Solutions
Struck by falling object unspecified — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Intercon Paper Solutions | Report ID | 20241211347 |
| Address | 4545 Leston Street | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75247 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Reels, rolls, spools, coils |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1795114 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.81000, -96.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping an operator separate two rolls of paper that were stuck together. The rolls were 10 inches wide and 50 inches in diameter. When the rolls became loose, one tipped over and onto the bottom portion of employee's left leg, resulting in a leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2024, a worker at Intercon Paper Solutions in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with reels, rolls, spools, coils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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