New Era Converting Machinery Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PATERSON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | New Era Converting Machinery Inc. | Report ID | 20191111890 |
| Address | 235 McLean Blvd | City, State ZIP | PATERSON, NEW JERSEY 07504 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Machine and appliance parts, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333243 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.91000, -74.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell on machine skates on the floor. His elbow struck the concrete floor and was broken; he was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2019, a worker at New Era Converting Machinery Inc. in PATERSON, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the elbow(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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