Imasen Bucyrus Technology, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BUCYRUS, OHIO
| Employer | Imasen Bucyrus Technology, Inc. | Report ID | 2019010142 |
| Address | 260 CROSSROADS BLVD. | City, State ZIP | BUCYRUS, OHIO 44820 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2019 | 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 | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.83000, -82.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee stepped inside a packaging tote to collect parts and move them into a smaller container. Upon exiting the packaging tote, his foot was caught on the side of the tote, causing him to trip and fall to the floor. He broke his hip and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2019, a worker at Imasen Bucyrus Technology, Inc. in BUCYRUS, OHIO 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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