RK Metals, Inc.

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at RK Metals, Inc. in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
Employer RK Metals, Inc. Report ID 2019099282
Address 3235 Homeward Way City, State ZIP FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014
Event Date September 6, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
Industry (NAICS) 332999 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.33000, -84.51000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over bins that parts were being sorted into and fell to the concrete floor. The employee suffered a broken left hip.

Incident Summary

On September 6, 2019, a worker at RK Metals, Inc. in FAIRFIELD, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(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.

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