SCHWAN'S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, INC.

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface - Fractures - STILWELL, Oklahoma

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at SCHWAN'S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, INC. in STILWELL, Oklahoma
Employer SCHWAN'S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, INC.
Address 5 E. WALNUT STREET
City, State ZIP STILWELL, Oklahoma 74960
Report ID 20171110743
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
GPS Coordinates 35.81130, -94.62652

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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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