EWH Spectrum LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO
| Employer | EWH Spectrum LLC | Report ID | 2020054668 |
| Address | 221 W. Chillicothe Ave. | City, State ZIP | BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO 43311 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 334419 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.35000, -83.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was counting wire harnesses when the employee tripped over a wire harness that was hanging over the edge of a barrel. The employee fell to the concrete ground on their right side and suffered a collapsed lung, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2020, a worker at EWH Spectrum LLC in BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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