Ricoh USA, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ricoh USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087242 |
| Address | 2455 Blvd of the Generals | City, State ZIP | NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19403 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.11000, -75.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making copies when he tripped and fell against another copier, breaking his hip.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2016, a worker at Ricoh USA, Inc. in NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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