KIMBERLY-CLARK CHESTER OPERATIONS

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at KIMBERLY-CLARK CHESTER OPERATIONS in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer KIMBERLY-CLARK CHESTER OPERATIONS Report ID 2023076774
Address 1 Avenue Of The States City, State ZIP CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA 19013
Event Date July 27, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 322121 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.84000, -75.35000

Incident Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a labeler machine when his left foot was caught under a piece of equipment. He fell backward, resulting in a left distal fibula fracture.

Incident Summary

On July 27, 2023, a worker at KIMBERLY-CLARK CHESTER OPERATIONS in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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