Church of Scientology of Central Ohio
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Church of Scientology of Central Ohio | Report ID | 20221210964 |
| Address | 1266 Dublin Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Chairs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 813110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -83.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at his desk. When he got up, his foot became caught on the wheel of his office chair, causing the employee to fall. He sustained a left kneecap fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2022, a worker at Church of Scientology of Central Ohio in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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