United Industries Corp
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | United Industries Corp | Report ID | 2022097850 |
| Address | 8464 Chapin Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63114 |
| Event Date | September 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Machine platforms |
| Industry (NAICS) | 551112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.69000, -90.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a bent piece of a metal platform and fell, suffering a broken wrist and an injury that required stitches.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2022, a worker at United Industries Corp in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with machine platforms identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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