LUK USA LLC
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — WOOSTER, OHIO
| Employer | LUK USA LLC | Report ID | 2018088120 |
| Address | 3401 OLD AIRPORT RD. | City, State ZIP | WOOSTER, OHIO 44691 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Angle irons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.83000, -81.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a cart when it became stuck. The employee slipped and fell onto a piece of angle iron while attempting to unjam the cart, cracking a rib.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2018, a worker at LUK USA LLC in WOOSTER, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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