GEM, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — TOLEDO, OHIO
| Employer | GEM, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076537 |
| Address | 1800 Oakdale | City, State ZIP | TOLEDO, OHIO 43605 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.64000, -83.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hospitalized with a fractured elbow after he fell 12 feet through a floor hole.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2016, a worker at GEM, Inc. in TOLEDO, OHIO suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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