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EMSI, Inc.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at EMSI, Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO
Employer EMSI, Inc. Report ID 2021010660
Address Electroscience Laboratory Complex, 1330 Kinnear Road City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, OHIO 43212
Event Date January 25, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Parking lot-paved
Secondary Source Ice, sleet, snow
Industry (NAICS) 541320 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.98000, -83.04000

Incident Narrative

An employee exited their work vehicle, slipped on the icy parking lot, and fell. The employee sustained two broken ribs and a collapsed lung.

Incident Summary

On January 25, 2021, a worker at EMSI, Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with parking lot-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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