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REM Ohio

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FOSTORIA, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at REM Ohio in FOSTORIA, OHIO
Employer REM Ohio Report ID 2022064849
Address 726 Glenwood Ave City, State ZIP FOSTORIA, OHIO 44830
Event Date June 5, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 621610 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.16000, -83.40000

Incident Narrative

On June 5, 2022, an employee was walking to plug in a box fan electrical cord. He tripped over its cord and fell to the floor, suffering a broken humerus.

Incident Summary

On June 5, 2022, a worker at REM Ohio in FOSTORIA, OHIO suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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