Silgan Plastics
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Silgan Plastics | Report ID | 2015041888 |
| Address | 475 Technology Drive | City, State ZIP | TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA 26059 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.06000, -80.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 10, 2015, at approximately 8:30 a.m., an employee tripped over a shop vac extension cord and fell on her right knee, resulting in a fracture and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2015, a worker at Silgan Plastics in TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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