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Dr. Pepper Snapple Group

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Employer Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Report ID 2015096310
Address 5220 Mahoning Ave City, State ZIP YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44515
Event Date September 1, 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 Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
Industry (NAICS) 424490 Inspection # 1097474
GPS Coordinates 41.09000, -80.75000

Incident Narrative

Employee was walking near the loading dock at a Giant Eagle Store. He tripped over the dock lowering lever, fell, and broke his leg, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On September 1, 2015, a worker at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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