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Harco, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Harco, Inc. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
Employer Harco, Inc. Report ID 2016109916
Address 444 Wynn Drive NW City, State ZIP HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35816
Event Date October 21, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
Industry (NAICS) 446110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.73000, -86.65000

Incident Narrative

An employee and a coworker were carrying a box outside the store when the employee tripped on the handicap ramp, suffering a fractured elbow and pelvis.

Incident Summary

On October 21, 2016, a worker at Harco, Inc. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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