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Chapin Custom Molding, Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ELYRIA, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Chapin Custom Molding, Inc. in ELYRIA, OHIO
Employer Chapin Custom Molding, Inc. Report ID 2023065522
Address 635 Oberlin Elyria Road City, State ZIP ELYRIA, OHIO 44035
Event Date June 21, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 326199 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.33000, -82.11000

Incident Narrative

On June 21, 2023, a maintenance employee was descending a step ladder next to a press. They misstepped and fell approximately two feet to the floor fracturing their right femur.

Incident Summary

On June 21, 2023, a worker at Chapin Custom Molding, Inc. in ELYRIA, OHIO suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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