Ardagh Glass, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PORT ALLEGANY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ardagh Glass, Inc. | Report ID | 2019032839 |
| Address | 1 Glass Place | City, State ZIP | PORT ALLEGANY, PENNSYLVANIA 16743 |
| Event Date | March 18, 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 | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327213 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.80000, -78.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on an anti-fatigue mat in a production area and fell to the concrete floor, suffering a broken hip. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2019, a worker at Ardagh Glass, Inc. in PORT ALLEGANY, PENNSYLVANIA 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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