# Fractures at Formosa Plastic Corporation
> OSHA SIR `20181111326` · 11/2/2018 · POINT COMFORT, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Machine platforms
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Formosa Plastic Corporation
- **Location:** 201 Formosa Drive, POINT COMFORT, TEXAS, 77978
- **NAICS:** 424690
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee had just filled the slug pot and lost balance while descending from the 2-step platform. The employee fell and broke their left arm.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*