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Weyerhaeuser

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Weyerhaeuser in COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI
Employer Weyerhaeuser Report ID 2016065476
Address 4335 Carson Road City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI 39701
Event Date June 20, 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 Floor coverings- nonstructural
Industry (NAICS) 322110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.48000, -88.44000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over a throw rug and fell while entering the building, fracturing the right femur.

Incident Summary

On June 20, 2016, a worker at Weyerhaeuser in COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI 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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