Suzano Packaging Paper Mill
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Suzano Packaging Paper Mill | Report ID | 20241211482 |
| Address | 5201 Fairfield Road | City, State ZIP | PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS 71601 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back coccygeal region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.21000, -91.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus while climbing a 12-foot ladder. He attempted to open a carbon dioxide line when his hands slipped and he fell to the ground, resulting in a fractured tailbone.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2024, a worker at Suzano Packaging Paper Mill in PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the back coccygeal region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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