Sauder Woodworking Co.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ARCHBOLD, OHIO
| Employer | Sauder Woodworking Co. | Report ID | 20221210554 |
| Address | 502 Middle Street | City, State ZIP | ARCHBOLD, OHIO 43502 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors-powered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333243 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.51000, -84.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tagging a load when they tripped over the corner of an outfeed conveyor and fell to the floor, resulting in a femur fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2022, a worker at Sauder Woodworking Co. in ARCHBOLD, OHIO suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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