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UHC of S.E. Ohio

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at UHC of S.E. Ohio in COLUMBUS, OHIO
Employer UHC of S.E. Ohio Report ID 2021042736
Address 2980 Morse Road City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, OHIO 43231
Event Date April 1, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Structures, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 423860 Inspection # 1523582
GPS Coordinates 40.05000, -82.94000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a refrigerator by hand on an unguarded loft and fell 9 feet onto concrete, resulting in fractures to the ankle, tibia, and heel.

Incident Summary

On April 1, 2021, a worker at UHC of S.E. Ohio in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with structures, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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