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Hubbell Power Systems

Fall on same level due to slipping — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — LEEDS, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hubbell Power Systems in LEEDS, ALABAMA
Employer Hubbell Power Systems Report ID 2015118573
Address 1615 Moores Street City, State ZIP LEEDS, ALABAMA 35094
Event Date November 12, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 335931 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.54000, -86.54000

Incident Narrative

An employee was tightening a bolt with a wrench, slipped, and fell to the floor landing on the left side and arm. The employee sustained bruised lungs and a blood clot.

Incident Summary

On November 12, 2015, a worker at Hubbell Power Systems in LEEDS, ALABAMA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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