Rubbermaid Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MOGADORE, OHIO
| Employer | Rubbermaid Inc. | Report ID | 2021043434 |
| Address | 3200 GILCHRIST RD. | City, State ZIP | MOGADORE, OHIO 44260 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.05000, -81.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing boxes off the main conveyor when she tripped on boxes that were on the floor. The employee fell forward onto the ground and landed between the steps that lead to the raised pallet. The employee's right hip was fractured.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2021, a worker at Rubbermaid Inc. in MOGADORE, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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