R.J. Rhodes Transit, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — AMBRIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | R.J. Rhodes Transit, Inc. | Report ID | 2016020984 |
| Address | 2990 Duss Avenue | City, State ZIP | AMBRIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA 15003 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.61000, -80.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While using an oxy-acetylene torch, an employee tripped over the hose and fell, breaking the thigh bone.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2016, a worker at R.J. Rhodes Transit, Inc. in AMBRIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the thigh(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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