Rural King
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — 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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