Bodie Mechanical Services, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WESTERVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Bodie Mechanical Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098687 |
| Address | 303 S. Otterbein Ave | City, State ZIP | WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43081 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Beams-unattached metal | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.11000, -82.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 20, 2023, an employee was working on pipes when his foot got caught in a U-channel. The employee began walking away when they tripped and fell, resulting in a broken left ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2023, a worker at Bodie Mechanical Services, Inc. in WESTERVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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