North Atlantic Distribution, Inc.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Strains — NORTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | North Atlantic Distribution, Inc. | Report ID | 2020077100 |
| Address | 100 Tidal Dr. | City, State ZIP | NORTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND 02852 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.61000, -71.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were moving the hood of a car. One of the employees sustained a back strain and fell to the ground.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2020, a worker at North Atlantic Distribution, Inc. in NORTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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