PHA Body Systems, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Bruises, contusions — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
| Employer | PHA Body Systems, LLC | Report ID | 2019044294 |
| Address | 139 Folmar Parkway | City, State ZIP | MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36105 |
| Event Date | April 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.26000, -86.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been working at his desk. While getting up from his chair, he tripped on a torn piece of carpet and fell backwards. The employee was hospitalized with a bruised back.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2019, a worker at PHA Body Systems, LLC in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA suffered bruises, contusions to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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