James Marine Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
| Employer | James Marine Inc. | Report ID | 20161211499 |
| Address | 4540 Clarks River Rd. | City, State ZIP | PADUCAH, KENTUCKY 42003 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Milling machines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.04000, -88.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a horizontal boring mill when he stepped backwards and tripped over the tracks of the mill. He fell onto the concrete floor and fractured his hip, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2016, a worker at James Marine Inc. in PADUCAH, KENTUCKY suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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