American Light Metals
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — MACEDONIA, OHIO
| Employer | American Light Metals | Report ID | 2017087593 |
| Address | 635 E. HIGHLAND RD. | City, State ZIP | MACEDONIA, OHIO 44056 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331522 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -81.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell to the same level on an anti-fatigue, 12 X 12, piece-together mat, breaking the right wrist and requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2017, a worker at American Light Metals in MACEDONIA, OHIO suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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