Midwest Commodities
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Midwest Commodities | Report ID | 2016065846 |
| Address | 1030 Frank Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43223 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -83.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 30, 2016, an employee was working between the cab and trailer of a truck, standing on a six foot ladder. The employee fell backwards and broke his wrist and heel.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2016, a worker at Midwest Commodities in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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