Distinctive Surfaces
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Distinctive Surfaces | Report ID | 2020054867 |
| Address | 5158 Sinclair Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43229 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.07000, -82.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a cart between buildings. The cart got stuck, then fell over onto the employee's right leg and broke it.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2020, a worker at Distinctive Surfaces in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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