Metcut Research Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | Metcut Research Inc. | Report ID | 2021011830 |
| Address | 3980 Rosslyn Drive | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45209 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541714 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.15000, -84.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to their desk when they tripped over a box and fell to the ground, resulting in a broken humerus.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2021, a worker at Metcut Research Inc. in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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