FORD MOTOR CO.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BROOK PARK, OHIO
| Employer | FORD MOTOR CO. | Report ID | 2019010018 |
| Address | 17601 BROOKPARK ROAD | City, State ZIP | BROOK PARK, OHIO 44142 |
| Event Date | January 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Pickup truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.41000, -81.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting his pickup truck when he slipped/tripped and hit his running board(s). He sustained multiple rib fractures and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 2, 2019, a worker at FORD MOTOR CO. in BROOK PARK, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with pickup truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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