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Caterpillar, Inc.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ATHENS, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Caterpillar, Inc. in ATHENS, GEORGIA
Employer Caterpillar, Inc. Report ID 2021010345
Address 250 Dozer Drive City, State ZIP ATHENS, GEORGIA 30606
Event Date January 13, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cardboard
Industry (NAICS) 333120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.94000, -83.51000

Incident Narrative

An employee was placing cardboard into a compactor and dropped a piece of cardboard on the ground. When the employee turned to pick up the cardboard, he slipped on the carboard and landed on his right knee, resulting in a knee joint fracture.

Incident Summary

On January 13, 2021, a worker at Caterpillar, Inc. in ATHENS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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