Stephens & Smith Construction Co, Inc
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Multiple types of open wounds — OMAHA, Nebraska
| Employer | Stephens & Smith Construction Co, Inc |
| Address | 5711 S. 60th St, Suite 205 |
| City, State ZIP | OMAHA, Nebraska 68117 |
| Report ID | 2021109317 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple types of open wounds |
| Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Chairs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.20011, -96.00453 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was sitting on a stool while working on a trailer and stood up to reposition the stool. At the same time, the stool's cushion fell off, exposing the cylinder of the chair. The employee lost balance and fell onto the cylinder of the chair, causing abrasions and lacerations to his abdomen.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2021, a worker at Stephens & Smith Construction Co, Inc in OMAHA, Nebraska suffered multiple types of open wounds to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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