AVI Food Systems Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — AKRON, OHIO
| Employer | AVI Food Systems Inc. | Report ID | 2016021391 |
| Address | 1000 Arlington Circle | City, State ZIP | AKRON, OHIO 44306 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Plastic wrap | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 454210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.02000, -81.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 15, 2016, an employee was pushing a cart and tripped over pallet wrapping resulting in a fall to the floor and a fractured pelvis.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2016, a worker at AVI Food Systems Inc. in AKRON, OHIO suffered fractures to the pelvis. 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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