Forward Air, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — GROVEPORT, OHIO
| Employer | Forward Air, Inc. | Report ID | 2019099524 |
| Address | 6800 Port Road | City, State ZIP | GROVEPORT, OHIO 43125 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.83000, -82.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee bent down to grab a dock plate. The employee's right foot became tangled in a door strap and the employee fell backwards to the concrete floor, suffering a broken left wrist. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2019, a worker at Forward Air, Inc. in GROVEPORT, OHIO suffered fractures to the wrist(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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