Molded Fiber Glass Co
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — 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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