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Bridgestone APM AVD Division

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Bridgestone APM AVD Division in UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO
Employer Bridgestone APM AVD Division Report ID 2017109835
Address 235 Commerce Way City, State ZIP UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO 43351
Event Date October 12, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Backpacks
Industry (NAICS) 326140 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.85000, -83.26000

Incident Narrative

An employee stood up at a desk, took a step, and tripped over a strap on a backpack that was on the floor. The employee suffered a nasal bone fracture and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On October 12, 2017, a worker at Bridgestone APM AVD Division in UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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