Bally Ribbon Mills, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BALLY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Bally Ribbon Mills, Inc. | Report ID | 2015030373 |
| Address | 23 N. 7th Street | City, State ZIP | BALLY, PENNSYLVANIA 19503 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 313112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.40000, -75.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, an employee walking through the blocking department/packing area tripped as she was walking around some boxes. She fell to the floor, sustaining fractures to both of her upper arms. She was admitted to the hospital for her injuries.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2015, a worker at Bally Ribbon Mills, Inc. in BALLY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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