Mika Metal Fabricating Co.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — WILLOUGHBY, OHIO
| Employer | Mika Metal Fabricating Co. | Report ID | 20181111922 |
| Address | 4530 Hamann Parkway | City, State ZIP | WILLOUGHBY, OHIO 44094 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811490 | Inspection # | 1363337 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.63000, -81.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder to cover the exhaust fan when he slipped and fell approximately 12 feet. The employee was hospitalized with two broken ribs and a perforated liver.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2018, a worker at Mika Metal Fabricating Co. in WILLOUGHBY, OHIO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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