Encore Plastics Corp
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CAMBRIDGE, OHIO
| Employer | Encore Plastics Corp | Report ID | 2020065758 |
| Address | 725 Water Street | City, State ZIP | CAMBRIDGE, OHIO 43725 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cans |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -81.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was moving a trash can of product, the can fell onto the employee resulting in a broken left ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2020, a worker at Encore Plastics Corp in CAMBRIDGE, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with cans identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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