DynaChem, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | DynaChem, Inc. | Report ID | 2018043641 |
| Address | 15662 E 980 North Rd | City, State ZIP | WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS 61883 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.00000, -87.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 16, 2018. an employee tripped on a door threshold and fell to the floor, requiring hospitalization for a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2018, a worker at DynaChem, Inc. in WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the hip(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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