WestRock Services, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | WestRock Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2019088501 |
| Address | 100 E. Benson Rd | City, State ZIP | SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57104 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.58000, -96.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting a forklift. The employee's foot was caught between the forks and they tripped, breaking their ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2019, a worker at WestRock Services, Inc. in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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