The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MARYSVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company | Report ID | 2022032776 |
| Address | 14101 Scottslawn Road | City, State ZIP | MARYSVILLE, OHIO 43041 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.20000, -83.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was carrying an armful of ratchet straps when one strap fell out of his arms, tangling his feet and causing him to fall. The employee sustained three broken ribs that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2022, a worker at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in MARYSVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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