ZENITH SYSTEMS LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — ELYRIA, OHIO
| Employer | ZENITH SYSTEMS LLC | Report ID | 2021065090 |
| Address | 338 East Bridge Street | City, State ZIP | ELYRIA, OHIO 44035 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple leg locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.37000, -82.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a stack of sheet rock that was leaning against a wall to look at a low-voltage telecommunication box. The stack of drywall fell and broke the employee's upper right leg and lower left leg. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2021, a worker at ZENITH SYSTEMS LLC in ELYRIA, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple leg locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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