Molded Fiber Glass Co

Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — ASHTABULA, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Molded Fiber Glass Co in ASHTABULA, OHIO
Employer Molded Fiber Glass Co Report ID 2019021815
Address 2925 Mfg Place City, State ZIP ASHTABULA, OHIO 44004
Event Date February 18, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs Source of Injury Stairs, steps-indoors
Industry (NAICS) 327212 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.87000, -80.80000

Incident Narrative

While walking into an office, an employee tripped on a step and fell, landing on his arm and chest. He broke two ribs and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On February 18, 2019, a worker at Molded Fiber Glass Co in ASHTABULA, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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