Kissel Amusement Company
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — MILLERSBURG, OHIO
| Employer | Kissel Amusement Company | Report ID | 2022087194 |
| Address | 8880 OH-39 | City, State ZIP | MILLERSBURG, OHIO 44654 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Machine platforms |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.55000, -81.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An amusement park employee was dismantling a ride when he fell 7 feet off a platform to the ground below, resulting in a broken back.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2022, a worker at Kissel Amusement Company in MILLERSBURG, OHIO suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with machine platforms identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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