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Greif Packaging

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — MASSILLON, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Greif Packaging in MASSILLON, OHIO
Employer Greif Packaging Report ID 2022087389
Address 777 3rd Street Northwest City, State ZIP MASSILLON, OHIO 44647
Event Date August 19, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 322219 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.80000, -81.52000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to close the door of a railcar. The employee was pulling backward on the stuck handle latch when the handle released causing the employee to lose their grip and fall to the ground on the same level. The employee sustained seven fractured ribs.

Incident Summary

On August 19, 2022, a worker at Greif Packaging in MASSILLON, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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