CoreCivic
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
| Employer | CoreCivic | Report ID | 2021098377 |
| Address | 2240 Hubbard Road | City, State ZIP | YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44505 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.13000, -80.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a three-step ladder to change a light fixture. The employee fell to the ground and sustained a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2021, a worker at CoreCivic in YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(s). 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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