UNITED INDUSTRIES, INC.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | UNITED INDUSTRIES, INC. | Report ID | 2022010173 |
| Address | 8464 CHAPIN INDUSTRIAL DR. | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63114 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | 1576799 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.69000, -90.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a step near a palletizing machine and fell. The employee was hospitalized for a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2022, a worker at UNITED INDUSTRIES, INC. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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