KIMBERLY-CLARK CHESTER OPERATIONS
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — 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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