EARLE M. JORGENSEN COMPANY
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — TWINSBURG, OHIO
| Employer | EARLE M. JORGENSEN COMPANY | Report ID | 2018021696 |
| Address | 2060 ENTERPRISE PARKWAY | City, State ZIP | TWINSBURG, OHIO 44087 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1298210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -81.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was strapping and securing a load on the back of a trailer when he fell off, breaking five ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2018, a worker at EARLE M. JORGENSEN COMPANY in TWINSBURG, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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