REM Ohio
Fall on same level, unspecified — Fractures — AKRON, OHIO
| Employer | REM Ohio | Report ID | 2022087597 |
| Address | 470 Portage Lake Drive, Ste. 206 | City, State ZIP | AKRON, OHIO 44319 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.99000, -81.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was talking to a coworker when they fell to the ground, resulting in two broken wrists.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2022, a worker at REM Ohio in AKRON, OHIO suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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