Cardinal Container a Division of Stronghaven

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cardinal Container a Division of Stronghaven in COLUMBUS, OHIO
Employer Cardinal Container a Division of Stronghaven Report ID 2019088766
Address 3700 Lockbourne City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207
Event Date August 23, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Rakes
Industry (NAICS) 322211 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.88000, -82.96000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over a rake that was propped up and fell, landing on the floor and a tape measurer that was on the employee's tool belt. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured right femur.

Incident Summary

On August 23, 2019, a worker at Cardinal Container a Division of Stronghaven in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the thigh(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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