Martinrea Automotive Structures (USA), Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — SHANNON, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Martinrea Automotive Structures (USA), Inc. in SHANNON, MISSISSIPPI
Employer Martinrea Automotive Structures (USA), Inc. Report ID 2017043759
Address 323 C D F Boulevard City, State ZIP SHANNON, MISSISSIPPI 38868
Event Date April 27, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Floor irregularity
Industry (NAICS) 336370 Inspection # 1228514
GPS Coordinates 34.15000, -88.70000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing tips on a robotic welder when the employee tripped on a cover for hoses and cables that was mounted on the floor and fell, striking the door of a welding cage. The employee suffered a fracture to the right humerus.

Incident Summary

On April 27, 2017, a worker at Martinrea Automotive Structures (USA), Inc. in SHANNON, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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