SCHWAN'S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, INC.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — STILWELL, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | SCHWAN'S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, INC. | Report ID | 20171110743 |
| Address | 5 E. WALNUT STREET | City, State ZIP | STILWELL, OKLAHOMA 74960 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311813 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.81000, -94.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to grab zip ties from another employee when he tripped on a floor sill (approximately 5.5 inches high) and fell, breaking his hip.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2017, a worker at SCHWAN'S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, INC. in STILWELL, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the hip(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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