Abbott Nutrition

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Abbott Nutrition in 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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