Harsco Metals & Minerals
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Sprains — GOSNELL, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Harsco Metals & Minerals | Report ID | 2017043158 |
| Address | 5929 AR-18, | City, State ZIP | GOSNELL, ARKANSAS 72315 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Tires, inner tubes, wheels, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327992 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.92000, -89.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was greasing a skid steer in front of the lube bay. As he walked backwards to move away from the machine, he tripped on a wheel hub that was on the ground behind him, twisting his ankle and falling to the ground.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2017, a worker at Harsco Metals & Minerals in GOSNELL, ARKANSAS suffered sprains to the ankle(s). 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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