Martinrea Automotive Structures (USA), Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — 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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