American Broadband Services
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — PLAIN CITY, OHIO
| Employer | American Broadband Services | Report ID | 2022109015 |
| Address | 8140 Business Way | City, State ZIP | PLAIN CITY, OHIO 43064 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.13000, -83.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee attempted to hook a single-axle trailer to a truck hitch when their face was struck by the trailer coupler, resulting in a facial fracture to the right side of their jaw.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2022, a worker at American Broadband Services in PLAIN CITY, OHIO suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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