Koch Meat Company
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — FAIRFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Koch Meat Company | Report ID | 20181111347 |
| Address | 4100 Port Union Road | City, State ZIP | FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | 1359573 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.33000, -84.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending an 8-foot stepladder when it twisted, causing the employee to fall. The employee suffered a contusion to the left leg.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2018, a worker at Koch Meat Company in FAIRFIELD, OHIO suffered bruises, contusions to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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