Department of Justice
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ASHLAND, KENTUCKY
| Employer | Department of Justice | Report ID | 2015085782 |
| Address | ST. ROUTE 716 | City, State ZIP | ASHLAND, KENTUCKY 41105 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.48000, -82.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working in the Unicor Prison Industry furniture factory walked backwards and tripped over a pallet, breaking his leg. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2015, a worker at Department of Justice in ASHLAND, KENTUCKY suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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