QUAD GRAPHICS
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | QUAD GRAPHICS | Report ID | 2019033016 |
| Address | 855 CAPERTON BOULEVARD | City, State ZIP | MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA 25403 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 323110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.50000, -77.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while walking down stairs, landing on the floor and suffering fractured ribs and a head contusion/hematoma.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2019, a worker at QUAD GRAPHICS in MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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