Oglesby Plants International, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ALTHA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Oglesby Plants International, Inc. | Report ID | 2025010240 |
| Address | 15168 NW Oglesby Road | City, State ZIP | ALTHA, FLORIDA 32421 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111421 | Inspection # | 1799405 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.58000, -85.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 8, 2025, an employee was exiting a trailer when she missed the bottom step on a set of five steps. The employee fell to the ground and suffered a broken ankle that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2025, a worker at Oglesby Plants International, Inc. in ALTHA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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