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Southwark Metal Mfg Co

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CALDWELL, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Southwark Metal Mfg Co in CALDWELL, IDAHO
Employer Southwark Metal Mfg Co Report ID 2018032885
Address 4002 Skyway St. City, State ZIP CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605
Event Date March 24, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Bands
Industry (NAICS) 332322 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.65000, -116.64000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking behind a banding machine when the employee tripped over excess banding material and fell to the floor, fracturing a patella.

Incident Summary

On March 24, 2018, a worker at Southwark Metal Mfg Co in CALDWELL, IDAHO suffered fractures to the knee(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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