Kinetics Noise Control
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — DUBLIN, OHIO
| Employer | Kinetics Noise Control | Report ID | 2018088250 |
| Address | 6300 Irelan Place | City, State ZIP | DUBLIN, OHIO 43017 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Tables, worktables | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 334512 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.09000, -83.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 13, 2018, a beam fell off a table and struck an employee's leg, breaking his tibia.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2018, a worker at Kinetics Noise Control in DUBLIN, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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