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National Metalwares, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — AURORA, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at National Metalwares, Inc. in AURORA, ILLINOIS
Employer National Metalwares, Inc. Report ID 20181010756
Address 900 N. Russell Ave. City, State ZIP AURORA, ILLINOIS 60506
Event Date October 18, 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 Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 331210 Inspection # 1356567
GPS Coordinates 41.77000, -88.33000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking through the welding department when the employee tripped on cords and fell, fracturing the left hip.

Incident Summary

On October 18, 2018, a worker at National Metalwares, Inc. in AURORA, 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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