Kimble Recycling and Disposal, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — DOVER, OHIO
| Employer | Kimble Recycling and Disposal, Inc. | Report ID | 20191212655 |
| Address | 3596 State Route 39 | City, State ZIP | DOVER, OHIO 44622 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.50000, -81.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell to the ground while helping another employee tarp a trailer. The employee suffered a broken wrist, broken elbow, and fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2019, a worker at Kimble Recycling and Disposal, Inc. in DOVER, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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