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Swiger Coil Systems

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Cuts, lacerations — CLEVELAND, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Swiger Coil Systems in CLEVELAND, OHIO
Employer Swiger Coil Systems Report ID 2018043131
Address 4677 Manufacturing Road City, State ZIP CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135
Event Date April 2, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Head, unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Floor irregularity
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 335312 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.42000, -81.81000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking when he tripped over rails on the floor and fell, striking his head on pieces of equipment. He suffered head lacerations, requiring sutures and hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On April 2, 2018, a worker at Swiger Coil Systems in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. 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.

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