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Swanson Industries, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Swanson Industries, Inc. in MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
Employer Swanson Industries, Inc. Report ID 2017021526
Address Swanson Industries - Goshen Road Repair Center, 437 Goshen Road City, State ZIP MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26508
Event Date February 16, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Existing floor opening
Industry (NAICS) 332813 Inspection # 1211887
GPS Coordinates 39.53000, -79.97000

Incident Narrative

On February 16, 2017, at approximately 3:05 p.m., an employee was walking through the shop when he stepped into a deep hole in the concrete floor, twisted his ankle, and fell, fracturing his left shoulder.

Incident Summary

On February 16, 2017, a worker at Swanson Industries, Inc. in MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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