Simona America Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — ARCHBALD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Simona America Inc. | Report ID | 2021109249 |
| Address | 101 Power Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ARCHBALD, PENNSYLVANIA 18403 |
| Event Date | October 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.48000, -75.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee dismounted their forklift and walked around the front when they tripped and fell over the forks, resulting in a right hip contusion that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2021, a worker at Simona America Inc. in ARCHBALD, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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