Rural King

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FREMONT, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Rural King in FREMONT, OHIO
Employer Rural King Report ID 2016087750
Address 1800 E. State St. City, State ZIP FREMONT, OHIO 43420
Event Date August 18, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.33000, -83.08000

Incident Narrative

On or about August 18, 2016, an employee was closing the gate of the bullpen when fork extenders that were leaning on the gate fell, landing on and breaking his ankle. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On August 18, 2016, a worker at Rural King in FREMONT, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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