Abbott Nutrition
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Abbott Nutrition | Report ID | 2023054486 |
| Address | 585 Cleveland Avenue | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bands | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311514 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -82.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 19, 2023, an employee was walking away from a pallet when his foot became caught in a piece of plastic banding. The employee tripped and fell to the floor, resulting in a hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2023, a worker at Abbott Nutrition in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(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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