Cedar Point Amusement Park
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries — SANDUSKY, OHIO
| Employer | Cedar Point Amusement Park | Report ID | 2018043491 |
| Address | 1 CEDAR POINT DRIVE | City, State ZIP | SANDUSKY, OHIO 44871 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Structures and surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488490 | Inspection # | 1309645 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.48000, -82.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 11, 2018, an employee was removing plywood from a picnic shelter when the employee slipped onto a small fiberglass piece, which broke and sent the employee falling approximately 15 feet to the concrete below. The employee suffered a fractured wrist and ruptured spleen, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2018, a worker at Cedar Point Amusement Park in SANDUSKY, OHIO suffered fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with structures and surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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