Hirschvogel, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Hirschvogel, Inc. | Report ID | 2015107380 |
| Address | 2230 South 3rd Street | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | 1097225 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -82.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While preparing to inspect parts, an employee was walking and tripped on a part that was on the floor. He twisted/rolled his ankle and fell on his hip, breaking it.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2015, a worker at Hirschvogel, Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(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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