GH Metal Solutions, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA
| Employer | GH Metal Solutions, Inc. | Report ID | 2022064871 |
| Address | 3709 Williams Ave | City, State ZIP | FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA 35967 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Guardrails, road dividers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.48000, -85.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the ground, cleaning a wall with a reach brush. The employee tripped on a guardrail while stepping backward. He fell to the floor, landing on his left hip and breaking it.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2022, a worker at GH Metal Solutions, Inc. in FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the hip(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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