The Sygma Network, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | The Sygma Network, Inc. | Report ID | 2022109360 |
| Address | 2400 Harrison Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43204 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1631736 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -83.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in a warehouse aisle when stored materials fell from a rack overhead and struck the employee, who suffered a broken knee and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2022, a worker at The Sygma Network, Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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