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Richards Micro-Tool, LLC

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Richards Micro-Tool, LLC in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer Richards Micro-Tool, LLC Report ID 2016087369
Address 250 Cherry Street City, State ZIP PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02360
Event Date August 8, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Chairs
Industry (NAICS) 333515 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.96000, -70.69000

Incident Narrative

An employee seated at an inspection station attempted to move a power strip with their right foot. As the employee extended the right leg, the chair tipped and ejected the employee to the concrete floor. The employee suffered a broken right ankle and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On August 8, 2016, a worker at Richards Micro-Tool, LLC in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with chairs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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