ThorWorks Industries
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — SANDUSKY, OHIO
| Employer | ThorWorks Industries | Report ID | 2021042780 |
| Address | 312 ThorSport Way | City, State ZIP | SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -82.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a 13" step stool to the floor, resulting in a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2021, a worker at ThorWorks Industries in SANDUSKY, OHIO suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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