Wellons, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — OPELIKA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Wellons, Inc. | Report ID | 2019055092 |
| Address | 2100 Industrial BLVD | City, State ZIP | OPELIKA, ALABAMA 36801 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.67000, -85.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped off a curb and fell fracturing the left ankle and tibia.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2019, a worker at Wellons, Inc. in OPELIKA, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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