Mercedes Benz International, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — VANCE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Mercedes Benz International, Inc. | Report ID | 2015129678 |
| Address | #1 Mercedes Drive, Plant #1/Assembly #1 | City, State ZIP | VANCE, ALABAMA 35490 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Structures, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.21000, -87.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was looking for parts while walking and talking on the radio. The employee tripped on a safety barrier and broke the left leg above the ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2015, a worker at Mercedes Benz International, Inc. in VANCE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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