GCS Water Purification LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | GCS Water Purification LLC | Report ID | 2021109309 |
| Address | 960 Stelzer Rd | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43219 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.99000, -82.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 28, 2021, an employee was installing a water pump when it fell on his leg. The leg was broken.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2021, a worker at GCS Water Purification LLC in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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