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Pitt Ohio Express, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HERMITAGE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Pitt Ohio Express, Inc. in HERMITAGE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Pitt Ohio Express, Inc. Report ID 2018010754
Address 400 Llodio Road City, State ZIP HERMITAGE, PENNSYLVANIA 16148
Event Date January 23, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 484121 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.19000, -80.47000

Incident Narrative

A truck trailer was parked at the dock. An employee was stepping backwards in the trailer when her foot became caught on a pallet or piece of freight. She fell backwards and broke her ankle, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On January 23, 2018, a worker at Pitt Ohio Express, Inc. in HERMITAGE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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