Blommer Chocolate Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — EAST GREENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Blommer Chocolate Company | Report ID | 2023054507 |
| Address | 1101 Blommer Drive | City, State ZIP | EAST GREENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18041 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41000, -75.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a mounted pipe and fell. The employee's chin struck the floor, and the employee suffered a broken jaw.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2023, a worker at Blommer Chocolate Company in EAST GREENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. 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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