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Akzo Nobel Coating

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — READING, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Akzo Nobel Coating in READING, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Akzo Nobel Coating Report ID 20171110602
Address 150 Columbia Street City, State ZIP READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19601
Event Date November 3, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Liquids, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 325510 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.35000, -75.95000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking to the rear of a machine when he slipped in a puddle of water and powder coating mix. He sustained a spiral fracture of his left tibia.

Incident Summary

On November 3, 2017, a worker at Akzo Nobel Coating in READING, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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