Universal Enterprises, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — LEXINGTON, OHIO
| Employer | Universal Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2020109606 |
| Address | 60 Frecka Dr. | City, State ZIP | LEXINGTON, OHIO 44904 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.67000, -82.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing piping for an electrical cabinet that was set on blocks. As the employee tried to remove the door of the cabinet, the cabinet fell on him, breaking his pelvis as well as causing a lip injury that required stitches.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2020, a worker at Universal Enterprises, Inc. in LEXINGTON, OHIO suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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